Winfield takes pride in her hotels. Three large enough for any town in the state, all doing a thriving business.

Elections. The elections for jail and railroad bonds were declared void on account of an informality in the call.

Three large parties of buffalo hunters passed through town this week, their teams loaded with game and wearing the trophies of the chaseCa large pair of horns.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Quarterly Meeting. The Fourth Quarterly Meeting of Winfield circuit will be held at Winfield, Saturday and Lord's day; January 25th and 26th.

Preaching Saturday at 11 o'clock, and at night. Quarterly Conference at 3 o'clock P.M. Love Feast at 9 a.m., Sunday. Preaching at 11 and at night.

C. F. WILLIAMS, Pastor.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

W. W. Andrews, a citizen of Winfield, manifested his confidence in the success of the COURIER enterprise by paying for it two years in advance, and before the appearance of this number.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

An attempt to reorganize the Silver Cornet Band at this place proved successful, though at one time it was considered doubtful on account of the absence of several old members from home.

The raw recruits under the leadership of Mr. Johnson will progress rapidly and ere long will take the place of those favored with instruction.

When fitted for street exertion weekly serenades will be the programme.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Editorial Call. Mr. Scott of the Arkansas City Traveler presented his lovely phiz to us this week for the first time.

Scott is a young man of some aspirations and attainments, a practical printer, and has heretofore led the county in the publishing line. His paper is appreciated and well sustained by the businessmen of town.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

The Excavation 'erected in the ground' on the lot adjoining Capt. Davis' Livery stable will soon be hidden from view by the building once used as a Photograph Gallery.

The contract for the removal of the house has been let and work will commence soon.

Business houses are in demand on Main St., an evidence of the thrift of the town.

A number of dwelling houses are in course of erection and others contemplated when the weather moderates enough to permit work.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Personal. We notice in town the genial and familiar face of Col. Thos. E. Braidwood, just arrived from Albany, New York. He is visiting a few days with his family, who live on the Badger, east of town.

E. C. Manning and W. W. Walton have gone to Topeka.

Henry Shaughness is about to visit the "old folks at home" in Michigan.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

DIED. Frank Bilesly, who was shot in the affray in the bar-room at the Lagonda House on Christmas, died on Wednesday last. He was formerly a driver on the Winfield and Independence stage line.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

W. E. Cook, of South Bend, Pleasant Valley township, started for Topeka on last Tuesday. We opine that there will be one less bachelor in the Bend when he returns.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Case of the epizootic has yet fallen upon Winfield. There are very few horses that have not become affected, but the disease appears to have lost in fataility as it traveled toward the setting sun.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Extension of time. The Board of Commissioners have extended the time for paying taxes, until February 10th, before adding the penalty of ten percent, a relief appreciated by not a few.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Bridge Contract. The severe weather of the past month has prevented the Contractor from making the fills at the approaches to the bridge south of town. When the cold season moderates, the bridge will be put in order and our rural friends can then visit us, regardless of high water.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

James McDermott, the chosen Candidate for the honorable position of Representative from this county, passed through town on his way to Topeka. We congratulate the people of Cowley over their wise selection.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Mails. The worthy efforts of the mail contractors to supply us with mail through the prevailing epidemic among horses will be appreciated by everyone. They certainly labor under great difficulties and deserve credit for their untiring exertions and risks to stock in favoring our people.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Boarding Prisoners. A bill of $120 against the county for boarding prisoners at the rate of $10 per day was preented to the board of County Commissioners at their last session. After some discussion, the board decided to erect a suitable building, the cost of which should not exceed $500 in cash. This saves to the county the expense of transporting prisoners to and from Emporia jail for about forty dollars each, and secures board at 60 cents a day per capita.

The economy of this is apparent as the total cost of the building will be gained twice over during the next twelve months. At the expiration of that time, a Court House and jail will have been erected, that will do credit to one of the newest counties in the state.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Amusement. A party of pleasure seekers under the guardianship of the leader of sports, repaired to the country house of Mr. Braidwood, six miles east of town, where the evening was passed in partaking of an excellent repast, dancing, singing, and general amusement.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Mr. Pat Tiernan of Dutch creek visited the plains this fall in quest of buffalo, not as a pastime, but for pecuniary resources. He killed and sold the hides of enough buffalo to pay for entering his land and buy him a new wagon to cultivate it with while not otherwise employed, in two months. If some of the claim holders who are borrowing at 50 percent under mortgage could secure means after the style of Mr. Tiernan, the agricultural interests of the county would be in a more flourishing condition and transfers of real estate less frequent.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Notice. There will be preaching in the Baptist Church, in Winfield, January 19, at 2 o'clock p.m., and regular every two weeks thereafter by Rev. A. R. Naylor, a Presbyterian Minister, who expects soon, to organize a Presbyterian Church in Winfield, and he requests all persons in this part of the county, who feel interested in the matter, to inform him of their names, and residence.

N. Lagonda House, Winfield.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Found. A case of surgical instruments was picked up on the streets and can be had by calling at the office of Greenlee & Co., and proving property and paying for this notice.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

We visited the new store of Mrs. L. H. Howard next door to the Log store, and examined the magnificent stock of the fine goods on display. Genuine French and Italian laces, scarfs, etc., that could not fail to please the most fastidious.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Wagon Bows - Several sets at S. H. Myton's.

Heavy duck wagon covers at S. H. Myton's.

Heating Stoves, twenty-five and thirty-one inch box, just received at S. H. Myton's.

Public Sale to be held Jan. 25, 1873, in front of Winfield courthouse for sale at public action one large dunn mare, also one large bay horse; said property will be sold as the property of the defendant, David Mann. JAMES PARKER, Sheriff of Cowley County.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Board of County Commissioners met in County Clerk's Office, January 6th, 1873.

Present, Frank Cox and J. D. Maurer.

Petition of S. E. Burger asking that 9 mills of his school tax be abated, was presented and rejected.

Isaac Crane appeared and asked that his assessment be reduced as it was erroneous. It was reduced to $40.

The assessment of Mr. Dunbar was remitted upon affidavit.

Alexander Thompson's tax was remitted upon affidavit.

J. R. Davis' assessment was reduced and it was ordered that an order be drawn on the Treasurer for the overplus paid.

Petition of Bullene for county road rejected.

Petition of citizens of Tisdale township, asking for a new township, was granted with the following bounds: Commencing at the northwest corner of section 6, township 32, south of range 6 east; thence south to the southwest corner of section 31, township 32, south of range 7 east; thence north to the northwest corner of section 6 in said township 32, south of range 7 east; thence west to place of beginning.

Sheridan township, voting precinct established at Samuel Magners and election called Feb. 1st, 1873, for the election of township officers.

The County Board (owing to the informalities of the call of the elections to take place on the 11th and 18th of this month) made the following: That the order calling the elections on the 11th and 18th of January, 1873, for the purposes of voting for and against the issuing of bonds to be used in the building of a court house and jail and also the subscribing of stock to the Kansas and Nebraska railroad be revoked and declared void, and that no elections will be held on those days.

The County Superintendent of Public Instruction was assigned to office with Pryor & Kager with office rent at $5 per month.

The Board of Commissioners ordered the Sheriff of Lyon county to furnish prisoner Vannacher with necessary amount of clothing.

Board ordered that the equalization of Creswell township, made by them the 16th of July last, be declared void and that the assessment be placed back to the original.

Board adjourned until 8 o'clock a.m., January 7th.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

January 7th. Board met pursuant to adjournment, at 8 o'clock a.m.

Viewers report on the county road of T. H. Alley was presented and adopted by the Board as reported and the bill of M. Hemenway was allowed as County Surveyor.

Viewers report on the county road of C. R. Myles was received and adopted as reported and M. Hemenway's bill was allowed.

Viewers report on the county road of B. T. Wells was received and adopted as reported and bill of M. Hemenway allowed.

Petition of J. B. Niff for county road was granted with James Shaw, B. W. Sitter, and Geo. Keffer as viewers; survey ordered January 24th, 1873.

Petition of Himsbaugh for county road was granted with D. A. Byers, W. A. Wood, and J. S. Blue as viewers and survey ordered February 2nd, 1873.

Section line roads of Lucius Hubbard and others was laid over under the rule.

Petition of Williams and others, rejected.

Petition asking that A. M. Whipple be appointed Constable of Maple township, granted.

C. R. Myles was appointed Constable of Otter township.

The Board ordered that the time for adding ten percent to the taxes be extended to February 10th, 1878.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

As the Winfield Messenger has failed to comply with her part of the contract for county printing, the Board ordered that the original contract between the Winfield Messenger and the Arkansas City Traveler be declared void and that the County Clerk is instructed to have all the county work done at the Winfield COURIER office up to July 1st, 1873; according to the proposition on file with the County Clerk.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

It was ordered by the Board that a temporary jail be built of the following dimensions, 12 x 18 feet and 10 ft. high, built of 2 x 6 oak spiked together and not to exceed in expense the sum of five hundred dollars in cash and it was further ordered that the County Clerk be authorized to receive sealed bids upon the building of said jail after advertising for proposals in the Winfield COURIER for two weeks, and that he let the same to the lowest responsible bidder and enter into contract with the same upon plans and specifications to be on file in the Clerk's office.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

The following bills were presented and rejected.

Jackson & Myers, coffin for R. M. Boyer.

Newman & Houghton, laid over endorsing the County Attorney's decision.

L. M. Laughlin, laid over with same action as Newman & Houghton.

John Prewitt, bill laid over on same endorsement.

Judge Lillie of Greenwood county, for assisting in the case of Cram, was rejected in the sum of $150.

Notice is hereby given that on Saturday, January 25th, I will receive bids for the maintenance and care of the paupers in this township. Also at the same time will receive bids for medical attendance upon the same.

J. P. SHORT, Township Trustee.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

NOTICE--FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice is hereby given to all creditors and persons interested that I will apply for and make final settlement of the estate of William Niff, deceased, late of Cowley county, Kansas, before the Probate court of said county, on the 3rd day of February, 1873. J. B. NIFF, Administrator.

E. C. MANNING, Attorney.

January 4th, 1873.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.

RECAP: Notice that administration on the estate of William M. Simpkins given to Lydia Simpkins...E. C. Manning, Attorney.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Notice for Sealed Proposals.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at this office up to Jan. 21st, 1873, for the building of a temporary jail for Cowley county to be built from plans and specifications to be seen at my office, contract to be let to the lowest responsible bidder on the 21st day of January 1873, at 1 p.m. The county reserves the right to reject all bids if necessary.

A. A. JACKSON, County Clerk.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

ROAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a petition presented to the Co. Board of Cowley county for the location and vacating the following road: Commencing where the Eureka and Arkansas City state road crosses the north line of section 10, in township 17 east, and running west to the northwest corner of section 10, thence south as near as practicable along the section line between sections 9 and 10 and 15 and 16 to the south line of section 16, thence south the north end of Pearl street in the town of Lazette, thence south on said street to Main street, thence west on main street to Broadway, thence south on Broadway to the south line of section 21, thence west on the south line of section 21 to where the Eureka and Arkansas City road crosses the said section line. S. M. FALL, Principal Petitioner.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

ROAD NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a petition presented to the Commissioners of Cowley county at their next meeting, on the 4th day of February, 1873, for the location of a certain county road: Commencing on the left bank of the Walnut river, at the place known as South Bend ford near the southwest corner of section 2, township 34, south of range 43 [?48?], crossing the river east and bearing south until reaching the south line of said section, thence east to the southeast corner of said section, thence north one mile, thence west one-half mile, thence bearing northwest up what is known as Post's canyon, until getting upon the bluff, thence west one-half mile to the ridge west of the house of J. Lindewood, thence south to the section line, thence west nearly two miles until intersecting the Winfield and Arkansas City road.

GEORGE KEFFER, Principal Petitioner.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

[SOME ADS IN THIS PAPER....MOST ON FIRST PAGE IMPOSSIBLE TO READ...]

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

PAUL'S GROCERY. [Pickering's Old Stand. Main St., one door south of Lagonda House.]

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

Johnston & Lockwood, Druggists. Post Office Building, Main Street.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 11, 1873.

M. L. Read's Bank: location not given.

SECOND ISSUE OF PAPER MUCH EASIER TO READ...WINFIELD COURIER,

VOL. I, NO. 2.

THE WINFIELD COURIER...Published every Saturday by

R. S. WADDELL & CO., Editors and Proprietors.

Terms of Subscription: One copy, one year: $2.00

One copy, six months: $1.00

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

THE MAILS.

Mails arrive from the North and East via Kansas City, Topeka, Wichita, and Augusta, at 6 o'clock p.m. daily, Sundays excepted.

From the East via Independence, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 6 o'clock p.m.

A home in the west more attractive than this in its location and offering a wider scope to the ambitious businessman and mechanic with a limited capital to commence a growth in business, remains as yet undiscovered.

Winfield is most favorably located along the eastern skirt of the Walnut Valley (remark-able for its fertility of soil and the abundance of fine timber lining its shores and tributaries) and presents to the weary traveler in search of a place with which to anchor his hopes of a fortune in the west a most inviting prospect.

The church and school advantages are superior to most towns of its size.

The Baptist church is a handsome stone edifice, neatly furnished with all the necessaries calculated to adore the interior of the building to make it in keeping with the exterior.

The house built by the Methodist fraternity is also a model of taste and an ornament though not yet completed. Services are held regularly every Sabbath.

A thoroughly graded school, under the supervision of Rev. Parmelee and assistant, is being taught in the elegant two-story stone school-house. Citizens point with no small degree of pride to their facilities for giving the young a foundation on which to build a useful knowledge.

Sections sixteen and thirty-six of every congressional township are set aside for school purposes and when sold to settlers, creates a fund to aid in the advancement of the school interests of the state.

The manufacturing business is fast being developed in our midst, that will invite to our town the sturdy farmers of some of the western counties that are now unknown to us.

A three and one-half story stone mill is rapidly approaching completion, built by Messrs. Bliss & Blandon, with an expenditure of twenty thousand dollars, and before it will be entirely completed will absorb at least five thousand more. This company are now intro-ducing their superior machinery into the building and will have all in operation before the first of March. When the time arrives that will demand additions, they will be promptly made.

Andrew Koehler, a miller of experience, has a frame structure underway to be used also for milling purposes. The design to secure power by tunneling through a neck of land to gain a fall of water without damaging the stream was an original idea and will prove a flattering success.

These mills will both be run by waterpower, the economy of which in a country where fuel is an object, as it is here, will be realized when the profits of a year's business will be

computed.

The COURIER is read weekly by two hundred families to whom it is mailed regularly.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

R. S. Waddell, esq., has taken the material of the Elk Falls Examiner to Winfield, Cowley Co., and will issue a paper there about the 11th inst. While we consider it a misfortune for Elk Falls that its citizens could not support a newspaper, we congratulate the citizens of Winfield upon the acquisition not only of a splendid printing office, but in Mr. Waddell, an enterprising citizen and an accomplished gentleman. Bog has our good wishes and hopes that he may succeed in his new field of labor.

Longton Ledger.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

Ellis & Black are selling Groceries at cost.

New Goods. McMillen and Shields are receiving large quantities of goods from the east.

Mail. Stages from the East which have heretofore run tri-weekly are now making two trips a week.

A Presbyterian Church was organized at Arkansas City on last Sabbath, 12th inst., by Rev. A. R. Naylor, of Winfield.

Papers. Copies of this weeks' issue can be had at this office on subscription, or at the News Store of W. M. Boyer, Esq., on Main street.

Repairs. A. H. Green is tearing out the old front and putting an open business front into his house, adjoining W. H. H. Maris' dry goods store.

An extra line of musical instruments, violins, guitars, etc., with a choice variety of silverware is now being received by J. N. Yerger in bank building.

New Sign. Ellis & Black, the enterprising successors of T. H. Benning, in the corner store, have ornamented the front of their establishment with a new and neat sign, the workmanship of T. J. Jones.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

New Arrival. Ten teams arrived this week from the railroad, bringing the new machinery for Bliss & Blandon's Grist mill. It will be placed in the house at once, and all reasonable efforts will be used to have it in running order by the first of March.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

Lost by Fire. Wm. Barker, who lives in the Black creek east of town, lost by fire, his stable, a valuable stallion, and some twenty-five bushels of corn and eight or ten tons of hay. Negligence and absence from home the cause of the disaster. Losses will amount to about two hundred dollars.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

A sociable is to be given by the ladies of the Congregational Church society next Tuesday evening.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

Real Estate. S. C. Smith, the obliging and efficient real estate agent, called on us this week, and left his advertisement for insertion. He reports houses in demand and hard to find at any price. Mr. Smith is an active, reliable businessman, handling a considerable amount of lands and houses for sale and rent, besides being a heavy property owner in person.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

Pugilistic. A little mill on the principal street in the town between two foreign gents was prematurely stopped by the appearance on the scene of Sheriff Parker. One, the defendant, in a diminutive law suit over a twenty cent ring, the other a principal witness, disagreed over some of the proof deduced in the trial, and concluded to settle it in the most chivalrous style the time and place would permit of, but the sheriff objected and a neighborhood sensation was ruined. One would have thought a ride of twenty miles after the prisoner on a cold night, the charge against whom was the stealing of a ring of no value, would have cherished such a feeling between the parties that a hasty separation would be the last thought occurring to either one.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

A KANSAS DOMICILE. Eyes were opened in wonder and mouths distended in merriment at the introduction of a portable house, fully equipped with sleeping and culinary departments, moving gracefully up Main Street, drawn by sneezing horses, on Tuesday last. The foundation was laid on the running gear of a wagon, was framed in the most approved style, while the architecture of the building would shame those best versed in ancient and modern styles. We think it was propelled by steam, though the smoke from the pipe protruding from the roof may have emanated from the kitchen. Rents are high, and if one could be had large enough to accommodate our wife and numerous children, together with the print shop, we think she could be induced to invest a dollar.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

Removal. A. A. Jackson succeeded in moving the gallery building from the north end of town on the lot south of the livery stable.

The lower room will soon be occupied by Geo. Tapley as a saloon and billiard hall. The upper room will be used as a public hall.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

Still the work of improvement goes along, and will until some other street is commenced, for at present the vacant lots on Main street in the business portion of town are limited to a half dozen.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

We are under renewed obligations to our old and esteemed friend, L. B. Paul, who keeps the Wholesale and Retail Grocery store on Main Street, for late favors.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

Goldie Triplett, formerly of this place, now traveling for a New York house, has been stopping in town for a few days. He is on the road to Texas.

E. B. Kager has gone to Topeka.

John R. Smith has just returned home from a trip Eastward. He was in town Tuesday.

J. J. Sprague of the Lagonda House returned from the East last Monday.

"Billy" Anderson has gone to Wichita for business and sport.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

Greenlee & Co. are selling large lots of fruit trees in the county and receiving a vast amount of real estate to sell and rent. Their contracts now exceed twenty thousand acres of land, some of it the finest in the valley of the Walnut. They are also conveyancers, assisting in drawing up the papers of a sale.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

Coal. A Mr. Clain, hailing from the central portion of Howard county, exposed for sale on the streets of Winfield, a superior quality of stone coal, mined from the bluffs of Baker creek, in the vicinity of New Boston. The vein from which this was taken is four feet under the surface, and averages sixteen inches clear coal, and can be easily mined by stripping.

Salt Licks. We have salt licks on the west of town, that with the introduction of fuel into the market, can be made to yield an abundance of this article to supply the wants of stock raisers.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

Furniture. In passing by the old stand of Jackson & Myers we noticed a large load of Household Furniture being unloaded. Upon inquiry we found that Capt. Greer, who has formerly been selling school furniture in company with Mr. Boyer, has connected with his former business household and kitchen furniture, under the firm name of Close & Greer; where will be found a large and well selected assortment of Household and School House Furniture. Charts, globes, maps, books, and stationery are always kept on hand.

He is the sole agent in this county for the publishers of the Text Books, recommended to be used in our schools by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. School boards and others interested will do well to give him a call.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 18, 1873.

DIED. FREDERICK HOLMES, INFANT. Died of inflamation of the Dura Mater (Otitis), near Winfield, Cowley county, Kansas, January 11th, 1873, FREDERICK, only son and youngest child of N. W. and Catharine Holmes, aged four years, eight months and seventeen days.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

[For the COURIER.]

James McDermott.

Our Representative in the state Legislature has found enough to do in Topeka and has gone to work with a will. His work before organization was to help W. W. Walton through as journal clerk, in which he succeeded so completely that there was no opposition when the vote was taken. On the first day after organization, he presented a bill to amend and define the laws in relation to voting bonds, so as to remove all doubt as to what must be done to make an election legal, and a bill to fund the county indebtedness. Both of these measures are of great importance to this county. COWLEY.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

The following we clip from the Commonwealth, relative to the burning of the depot at Independence. The merchant referred to is undoubtedly W. H. H. Maris.

Some fifteen or twenty thousand dollars worth of goods stored there were totally destroyed. A gentleman living in Longton, Howard county, had only the day before paid $107 freight on a lot of goods and household furniture. A merchant in Winfield, named Miers, was also a heavy loser, and a gentleman named Henry, living four miles west of there, lost a fine piano. There were a number of smaller losses.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Eggs are scarce and high.

Butter, in light demand at a fair price.

Singing School. There will be a meeting of the members of the M. E. Church, next Monday evening.

Bird Dogs for Sale. By calling on J. C. Lillie, at Winfield, a genuine English pointer or Russian setter can be purchased cheap; either are well trained for field sport.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Writing School. The writing school in the new schoolhouse, under the supervision of J. M. Read, is doing well. An average attendence of twenty scholars, who are improving rapidly.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

S. H. Myton returned this week from a visit to old friends in Indiana.

The friends of W. W. Walton will be pleased to learn of his success in obtaining the appointment of Journal Clerk of the House. He acquitted himself well in whatever he undertook in this county, and gained many very warm friends.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Notice. Persons knowing themselves indebted to the firm of Myers & Johnson or Jackson & Myers, will save costs by calling upon Mr. Myers at their old stand and making settlement before the 1st day of February.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Presbyterian Church. A Presbyterian church was organized by Rev. A. R. Naylor, on last Sabbath, 19th inst., in Winfield, with encouraging prospects. They have preached every alternate Sabbath at 2 o'clock p.m. in the Baptist church. A Board of trustees and also a building committee was appointed.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Call. C. P. Spaulding of Tisdale made us a hasty call. He reports everything about Tisdale in fine condition.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

A Change. Mr. True of Thomasville is closing out his stock of goods, and will move to the opposite side of the river, where he will engage in farming.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

We are informed by County Treasurer E. B. Kager and Deputy that the state officers demand the payment of taxes before the 1st day of February; if they are not paid prior to that time, the penalty will be added.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Careless Shooting. A gentleman, while walking along Ninth avenue, was startled by the singing of a ball in close proximity to his face; the same instant came the report of a pistol from the north part of town, giving the direction of the ball.

If you are shooting cats, have respect enough for your neighbors to chase them to the roof of a house and not shoot while they are running the top of a fence.

Serious accidents might arise from too free a use of fire-arms after night.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

The proceeds from the Social, given by the ladies of the Congregational Church Society far exceed the expectations of the most sanguine. The entire receipts were about $27.00; expenditures $4.00. They will repeat the entertainment in four weeks with a change of programme and the introduction of several new and interesting features.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

New Store. Enoch Maris and Dr. Graham, two affable gentlemen, have formed a co-partnership for the purpose of engaging in the drug business. They have perfected arrange-ments with A. H. Green and secured his newly re-fitted building on Main street, where they will soon display their stock.

Winfield already supports three retail drug houses; but if the addition of another will not seriously detract from them, we say welcome.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Fire. The following extract from the Kansas Democrat will interest many of our businessmen materially.

"Wednesday evening, this week, Jan. 15th, at about 7 o'clock, the depot of the L., L. & G. railroad was discovered to be on fire. The fire spread over the whole building, and in a short time it was burned to the ground. The business of the day being over, the officers and men had left the building. Before any person could get to the depot, the building was so far burned that but few things could be saved. There was a large amount of goods in store for western towns; Independence freight had all been delivered during the day. The fire might have originated from a spark from the engine that left the depot for Cherryvale about twenty minutes before the fire broke out. The depot building cost about $6,000."

W. H. H. Maris, among others of Winfield, are probable losers by this conflagration. Mr. Maris started for Independence on Tuesday to look after some teams he sent out for freight three weeks ago that have not been heard of since. We hope the losses sustained will be lighter on everybody than was at first anticipated.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Mr. Read Robinson, a heavy merchant of Independence, visited town this week.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Market. Winfield is a good market for everything. The farmers know it for they come twenty miles to sell their produce, or exchange it for home necessaries. The article of fresh meat alone is a fair specimen: At one time we counted four wagons loaded with pork, and two loaded with buffalo and venison, standing in the streets, the owners seeking purchasers who were readily found. Prairie chickens, quail, and other small game can be had at any time.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Wheat. Winter wheat is doing well in this vicinity, and as far as heard from, throughout the country.

R. Hudson says that four acres on his farm, north of town, sowed with seed imported from Canada, cannot be beaten in the state.

A gentleman from Dutch creek reports the prospects good for a large crop.

The divide between the Walnut and Arkansas rivers west of town is settled by a wealthy and industrious class of farmers, many of whom have 160 acres under cultivation.

A great amount of spring wheat will be sowed in this locality, and judging from the rich soil and the lay of the land, the wheat harvest of Seventy-three will be heavier in Cowley county than in many counties having several years the lead in agricultural improvements.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

A Sad Loss. Joseph Dunham, who lives on Silver Creek, about two miles from Tisdale, lost a valuable span of horses, by drowning, that he had paid two hundred dollars for two weeks ago. They were hitched to the wagon by the lines and commenced backing; before Mr. Dunham could reach them from the house, they had descended the creek bank and were floundering in deep water. All endeavors to remove the harness and free the horses from the wagon were fruitless, and after a half-hour's struggle, they yielded from exhaustion. This is the second team drowned within a week: one from careless driving, the other by accident.

The small streams of Kansas are very treacherous and great care should be observed to prevent swamping during a freshet.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

McMillen & Shields wish it understood that they will not do business on Sunday.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

If you ask the price of Groceries at Ellis & Black's, you will have a smile come over your countenance that your children have not seen for years.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Do not ask for credit at the Old Log Store for they will certainly refuse you.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given that a petition praying for the vacation and altering of the present county road running on the south line on sections 19 and 20, in twp. 30 south of range 4 east, will be presented to the Hon. Board of County Commissioners at their next regular meeting, asking that said road be located from the northwest corner of section 30, township 30, range 4; thence south one mile; thence east on section line as near as practicable to the intersection of the Augusta and Winfield state road, crossing the Walnut river at "Warner's Ford."

ANDREW DAWSON, Principal Petitioner.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Legal Notice.

The order of the County Commissioners in regard to the extension of the time for adding the ten percent being not in accordance with the law, and the state Treasurer refusing to allow the time to be extended; therefore all taxpayers will take notice that the ten percent penalty will be placed on the tax roll on and after Feb. 1st, 1873.

A. A. JACKSON, County Clerk.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

RECAP: Petition for divorce...Catherine E. Smith, Plaintiff, vs. Edward D. Smith, Defendant. Filed in District Court...her name at the time of said marriage was Catherine E. Martindale...she was abandoned by Smith.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Road Notice.

Notice is hereby given, that there will be petition presented to the Board of County Commissioners at their next meeting, on the 4th day of February, 1873, for the location of a county road, as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of township 31, south of range 7 east, thence south on section line to southwest corner of section 7, thence east on south line of section 7 to southeast corner of said section, thence on the able route to a point where the south line of section 16, same township and range, crosses Grouse creek; thence east on said south line of section 16, to intersect the Eureka and Arkansas City state road. B. H. CLOVER, Principal Petitioner.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between the under-signed, in the brewery business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

Persons indebted to the firm will settle at once with Jacob Bihlmaier, who alone receipts for debts due the firm.

JACOB BIHLMAIER.

JOHN WEISE.

QUESTION: WOULD THIS HAVE BEEN THE "CAVE BREWERY"...???

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Publication Notice.

RECAP: E. P. HICKOK, PLAINTIFF, AGAINST MICHAEL SULLIVAN AND MINNIE E. JEWETT, FIRM NAME OF JEWETT AND SULLIVAN, DEFENDANTS. Justice Court before W. M. Boyer, Justice of the Peace in and for Cowley county, Kansas.

Jewett and Sullivan will hereby take notice that they have been sued by the Justice Court....The following personal property has been attached: One black horse and one set of double harness. Action brought to recover $29.75, for services of E. P. Hickok as clerk of the District Court.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, January 25, 1873.

Market Report.

Beef, fresh, per lb.: 8 @ 15

Beef, corned, per lb.: 8 @ 10

Pork, fresh, per lb.: 10 @ 11

Pork, mess, per lb.: 10 @ 11

Sausages, per lb.: 12 @ 15

Chickens, each: 20 @ 30

Bacon, per lb.: 10 @ 11

Beans, per lb.: 8 @ 9

Butter, fresh roll, per lb.: 25 @ 30

Candies [? candles ?], per lb.: 20 @ 25

Cheese, per lb.: 55 @ 60

Coal oil, per gall.: 55 @ 60

Corn meal, 100 lbs.: 1.50

Codfish, per lb.: 10

Coffees, per lb.: 28 @ 33-1/2

Corn, canned: 30 @ 40

Peas, canned: BLANK

Tomatoes, canned: 25 @ 30

Peaches, canned: 30

Pears, canned: 40

Plums, canned: 45

Cherries, canned: 35

Berries, canned: 20 @ 35

Pineapple, canned: 40

Apples, dried, per lb.: 15

Peaches, dried, per lb.: 15

Currants, dried, per lb.: 20

Prunes, dried, per lb.: 20

Dates and figs, per lb.: 40 @ 70

Eggs per doz.: 20 @ 25

Flour per 100 lb.: $5 & $6-1/2

Graham flour, per 100 lbs.: 6.00

Hams, per lb.: 13 @ 15

Hominy, per lb.: 5

Lard, per lb.: 15

Syrups per gallon: 80 @ 1.25

Salt fish per lb.: 12 @ 15

Raisins per lb.: 25 @ 30

Rice, Carolina, per lb.: 13-1/2 @ 15

Salt per bbl.: $7.00

Cinnamon, 1/4 lb.: 25

Cloves, 1/4 lb.: 20

Nutmeg, per oz.: 10

Sardines: 20 @ 35

Soaps, Com., per lb.: 10 @ 15

Starch per lb.: 15 @ 20

Ginger per lb.: 50

Sugars per lb.: 12 @ 17

Crushed Sugar [?] per lb.: 20

Maple Sugar per lb.: 30

Teas per lb.: $1.25 @ $2.00

Vinegar per gal.: 40

Yeast powders per lb.: 50 @ 60

Potatoes per bu.: 1.25

Vegetables, scarce and high.

Lemons per doz.: 75

Cove oysters: 30 @ 35

Peanuts per lb.: 25

Powder, rifle, per lb.: 40 @ 50

Ditto, blasting, per lb.: 30 @ 40

Horse radish, grated: 25

Tobaccos, per lb.: 70 @ 1.25

Crackers, per lb.: 15 @ 20

Wash tubs, full size: $1.25

Water buckets: 30 @ 35

Brooms: 25 @ 40

Nails: 8-1/2 c.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

INDIAN COMMISSION.

The Indian Commission to audit the claims of settlers who sustained losses from the depredations of tribes along the border between the years of 1861 and 1871, will make an elaborate report in a short time, giving an itemized statement of the amount allowed each claimant. The total amount of bills presented to the board was $191,917.06, amount allowed $119,807.66. A nice little sum for our state to pay for the ravages of poor Lo on the frontier, besides assisting to support them while committing their depredations.

The Quaker policy will ruin these western states yet.

If we pay a soldiery to protect us, turn them loose and allow them to do it.

The question arose in the state senate on the fourth day and this is the opinion our statesmen have of it.

S. C. R. No. 1, in relation to Indian depredations on the frontier, was then taken up for consideration.

Mr. Edwards, in explanation of the intention of the resolution, called attention to the frequency of the depredations committed by Indians in the western portion of Kansas, and the injury it was doing the state in preventing that portion of it from being as rapidly settled as others. He said the Sioux and Arrapahoe tribes of merciless savages were fed and maintained by the government and allowed to roam at will over the western border counties of Kansas and other portions of the country, committing what depredations and acts of violence they saw fit, robbing the settlers and murdering defenseless women and children. He instanced the massacre of the two Jordan brothers, which occurred in the latter part of last September, and the captivity or murder of Mrs. Jordan, the wife of one of the boys. A most thorough search and investigation was made, but no clue has ever been obtained of Mrs. Jordan.

He instanced this as a fair specimen of the Quaker policy of the government towards the Indians. He wanted the legislature of this state to pass this resolution, send a copy to the authorities at Washington and demand of them that this matter be thoroughly investigated, means devised for the better protection of the citizens of western Kansas, and that a diligent inquiry be made by the authorities as to the fate of Mrs. JordanCa fate worse than death, if indeed she is yet alive. He was of the opinion that if the daughter of our respected president should be making a tour of the plains and should become a captive in the hands of this thieving, marauding band of Arrapahoes or Sioux, the entire force of the government would be speedily brought to her relief and rescue.

The same course should be pursued in the case of Mrs. Jordan, and the legislature of Kansas should demand protection for her citizens from the fallacious and ruinous Quaker policy of the United States government in relation to Indian affairs.

At the conclusion of Mr. Edwards' remarks the resolution was adopted unanimously.

The weakest point a man has is his pocket-book when attempt is made to reach him by taxation, and when an honest farmer is asked to pay taxes to support a worthless race of Indians and then in return for his generosity, pay them over again to remunerate a neighbor for damages sustained from a worthless gang, that are so highly fed from the country of a lenient government.

"Poor Indian!" bah! we have heard enough of it here on the border.

What Kansas wants is protection from marauding bands.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

We clip the following interesting items from the Arkansas City Traveler of the 29th.

"Parties going to Winfield can cross the Walnut on the bridge, on the west side of town."

"CORN. We want all the corn we can get on subscription, at the regular market prices."

"The interest is due on the school bonds, in this county, and there is not enough collected to pay it."

"This morning was the coldest of the winter: the thermometer standing at 16 degrees below zero, at eight o'clock."

"George O. Sweet and wife returned from an extensive tour in the North last Monday after an absence of about six weeks."

"COMING BACK. The Wilkins brothers intend returning soon. After one year's trial they have concluded there is no state like Kansas, after all."

"Had it not been for the interest manifested by E. B. Kager, in the welfare of the people of this county, the ten percent penalty would have been slowly added. While at Topeka he succeeded in obtaining a respite from the State Treasurer until February 1st, after which the penalty must be paid."

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

Ice was hauled into town yesterday from Dutch Creek, 12 inches thick.

Wanted. Ten cords of wood, at this office, on subscription for the paper.

S. H. Myton showed us one bill of $1,400 for hardware purchased while in the east.

A. B. Close of Independence was in town this week assisting Capt. Greer in the business at this end of the line.

Ephriham has gone upCinto the next block, and may be found ready to "lather and shave," next door to Marial store.

Mr. Adams announces through his card that he is prepared to attend to the tonsorial requirements of the gentlemen of Winfield. [Could not spot card.]

A good many people in Rock township are on the rampage because they did not have an opportunity to vote on the R. R. bond question.

Denial. Sheriff Parker wishes us to state for him "that the report concerning the enormous expense of boarding prisoners is maliciously false."

School Examination. There will be a Teacher's Examination held at Winfield on Saturday, February 8th, at the office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

Elder McQuiston delivered two very pointed discourses last Sabbath, directed more particularly to the members of the church, exhorting them to work more earnestly.

Frozen. The stage driver on the Wichita route had his hands and feet frozen while driving from Arkansas City to this point. He thawed them out and proceeded on his journey.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

Mr. Hitchcock, of the firm of Hitchcock & Boyle, made a flying visit from Belle Plain this week. This firm operates a heavy store at Belle Plain in addition to the one in Winfield.

[Later called Belle Plaine.]

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

At the third trial of the case of Willett vs. Herneman, a jury was found to agree and rendered a verdict of not guilty. The costs of the case amounted to $100, and the damage was 0.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

C. A. Bliss left this week for Columbus, Cherokee county, to inspect the workings of his capital employed in merchandising at that point, and being operated by a partner. He expects to be absent two or three weeks. The mill progresses finely.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

New Mail Route. From Winfield, by Oxford, to Sumner and back, once a week. Bidders will state distance and propose schedule. Our worthy Postmaster is now receiving bids for the above.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

The foundation is being laid for A. H. Green's new law office. It will be built on the second lot south of J. C. Fuller's Bank, will be a frame 16 x 28, with a handsomely finished front, in connection with the Bank building to be erected by M. L. Read, the coming spring. It will add much to the appearance of that part of Main street.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

There has been some trouble about the interest on the bridge bonds of this township. Trustee Short informs us that the bonds were not issued soon enough to have any interest come due this year. Not being registred by the State Auditor, they could not be certified up to the County Clerk, who makes the tax levy to meet the coupons.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

Severe Storm. We hear from all quarters of stock perishing from exposure to the inclement weather. Farmers have generally cared well for their stock, but a snow-storm such as we had last Monday, accompanied by the winds, would interfere seriously with stock having the best of comforts provided them.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

Going to Rusticate. Our new friend, Charley Hays, one of the exemplary young men of Winfield, will remove to his claim, six miles east of town, next week, to engage in the stock

business.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

Cold. From observations made by several citizens on Wednesday morning, we find that the thermometer indicated 22 degrees below zero at daylight and 18 below at sunrise.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

Fresh Arrivals. Messrs. Close & Greer received large invoices of furniture this week and are stocking their handsome rooms on Main street with a well assorted supply for furniture for this market. A heavy shipment has been made them via Wichita, and teams will start in a few days for that point to freight them over.

Winfield Courier, Saturday, February 1, 1873.

Teacher's Report. To the Clerk of Public School Board of Winfield, Kansas, for the month ending Jan. 25th, 1873.

The first month was largely employed in correctingCin mind and habitCthe heterogeneous mass gathered from all quarters, north, east, and south, and adjusting the same to the teacher's standard of propriety.

At first, many of the pupils were disposed to indolence, and some to positive rebellion. The latter trouble has mainly disappeared, and many of those afflicted with the former disease exhibit symptoms of convalescence. Not being able to make an inspiring report for the first month, we concluded to pass it in silence.

The last month has been encouraging; our hopes are now buoyant; and while ideal excellence has been reached by few, if indeed any, yet we think it proper, as to loyalty, and commendable efforts toward perfect lessons, to report the following Roll of Honor:

No half days absent. No times tardy. Attendance. Deportment. Scholarship. Geography, Grammar, Arithmetic, Spelling, Reading, and Punctuation, History, and Penmanship.

Average scholarship. Standing Perfect, 100.

J. B. PARMELEE,

Miss E. A. TUCKER,

Teachers.

SOME NAMES COULD BE WRONG! VERY HARD TO READ.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1873.

TO TAXPAYERS.

WINFIELD, KANSAS, Jan. 28th, 1873.

I have seen a number of statements in regard to the taxes of our county and in justice to taxpayers I would make the following statements:

Amount of tax levied for all purposes $32,277.19

Amount outstanding Co. warrant to date 20,026.77

Amount state tax 8,343.45

Amount county tax 11,778.99

Amount township tax for the county 1,002.46

Amount school district tax for county 11,557.70

I would say in regard to the amount of county orders that the County Commissioners levied a tax last September to meet all outstanding county orders at that time, since which time a large amount of county warrants have been issued.

A. A. JACKSON, County Clerk.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1873.

DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between the under-signed, in the school furniture, and other business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business of this firm will be fixed up soon.

S. W. GREER,

W. M. BOYER.

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1873.

Ads.

ESTABLISHED MAY 1, 1870.

READ THIS!

If you want to buy

RELIABLE DRUGS,

Medicals, Chemicals, Perfumery, Stationery, etc., go to the

WINFIELD DRUG STORE.

DR. MANSFIELD.

Winfield, Kansas.

[Skipped details in ad...very lengthy.]

Winfield Courier, February 1, 1873.

CLOSE & GREER,

Dealers in

SCHOOL AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

Coffins and Undertaking.

EAST MAIN ST., ONE DOOR SOUTH OF CAPT. DAVIS' LIVERY STABLE.

Winfield, Kansas.

NOTE: February 8, 1873, issue evidently not microfilmed.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

RECAP: HARD TO READ FIRST PART. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PASSED A RESOLUTION DUE TO BEING ASSAILED IN ALL DIRECTIONS RE DOING THEIR DUTY WRONGFULLY.

Resolved, That we recommend and demand any and all persons that feel an interest in this matter that they get together and appoint a committee of three or more persons to thoroughly investigate and examine the books, papers, and vouchers pertaining to the proceedings of the Commissioners of this county and make public the same through the press of said county.

The scurrilous attacks made in a direct manner, arraigning them for palpable negligence and willful omission of duty, conniving with others to secure a fortune from the public purse of the county, and indirectly assailing the private character of each worthy member of the body, should meet their merited reproaches from the citizens of our county.

We do not claim that they are immaculate, nor do we sanction all their acts and at the same time know that a Board of three men could not be selected from the county that could pass acts, all of which would be acceptable, having as they do only the arguments of one side of a case to base their judgment upon.

Since the organization of this county in March, 1870, there has been issued for all expenses $23,026, in county scrip, an average of $7,675, for the annual expenses of the county . . . . [Rest obscured: skipped.]

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

Schools.

From the late report of the department of public instruction, we find that in the year 1861 there were 12 counties reporting and in 1872 sixty counties contributed a report. The whole number of children of school age in 1861, 4,901; in 1872 the increase in population had been so great as to swell the number to 165,982.

The school property of Cowley County, including buildings and grounds, furniture, and apparatus, is estimated to be worth $22,500.00, fifteen of the sixteen schoolhouses in the county having been built during the past year, on a bonded indebtedness of $30,000.00, now outstanding. Yet with all this the number of children attending school is very small compared with the number in the county of suitable age. With 2,478 persons between the ages of five and twenty-one years, our school books exhibit an enrollment of 621 with an average daily attendance of 120 for the year 1872.

This does not add any lustre to the fame we have claimned for Southern Kansas in educational matters nor does it reflect any praise upon the parents of the many children in the county who have labored unceasingly for the advancement of learning, but who have undoubtedly failed to take advantage of the privileges obtained by themselves at a heavy expense in taxes, etc.

The average daily attendance should be 80 percent of the entire emrollment. . . .

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

Legislative.

Capt. Jas. McDermott was honored with an appointment on the York-Pomeroy investi-ating committee. Pomeroy gave $7,000 to York, but says it was to hand to a banker at Independence to pay up his stock in a national bank to be established at that place, and that York used it for the purpose of defeating him and to make himself popular throughout the State.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

Bonds.

From the Arkansas City Traveler of the 12th we find the expression of the people reflected in the following.

"We do not favor the proposition for county building bonds, now before the people, because we do not reap an immediate benefit therefrom. We do favor building a temporary structure that will answer all demands and save great expense to the county. When the proper time comes we shall advocate permanent county buildings, but it will be when our incomes are greater and our taxes less."

Our people will be rejoiced over this free admission of the selfish spirit that ever actuates and controls inhabitants of rival [NEXT WORD OBSCURED].

What will be the verdict of Winfield township in this matter?

Will our people in good faith be made the dupes of a plot to re-enact the scenes of Cherryvale and Independence, by granting to Arkansas City the much coveted position of a termini of a north and south road that originates no place and has the same destination.

The court house and jail bonds of this county should be voted, yet Winfield is not so solicitous as to urge through the press a tax upon the people unless they consider it to the advantage of the county to incur this expense.

Let us have an unbiased expression of citizens of the county not swayed by unfair means that we may know in what channel the minds of the people run on the subject of home economy. You can imagine the effect that would be produced on the mind of immigrants to find in the county a tax for a railroad that goes to enrich a foreign company the same that benefits are accruing to the county, while there is not a single improvement in the county in the shape of public buildings, but a heavy expense attached for the transportation of prisoners one hundred miles to a suitable place of confinement, together with office rents, etc., that is continually leeching the hard earnings from the farmer.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

[STATE NEWS.]

The Wichita Land Office received about a half million dollars last year.

Fort Scott has struck oil.

Cowley County has better water and more tillable land than any county in the state.

Buffalo hunters have suffered severely this winter from the heavy storms, but the plains are dotted all over with teams.

Winfield has a more substantial growth than any town in the southwest.

The streets in Arkansas City have been named.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

LELAND J. WEBB,

LAWYER

AND

NOTARY PUBLIC.

Office at Boyer's News Depot, Main St., Winfield, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

AGAIN! ITEMS ARE HARD TO READ!

Improvements. Mr. Kenworthy is making some improvements on his corner ______ across the street, hauling stone for a foundation.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

Hardware. Brotherton has been sending out teams this week for the large stock of goods purchased while absent. He has now at Independence about 10,000 pounds of freight.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

New Store. We visited the new store room of Maris & Blandon on Main street, and found it a model of neatness. They are just opening a stock of drugs and toilet articles that will add much to the appearance of the store.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

The Base Ball Club of Arkansas City played a match game with the Surveyors Nine. Result: Home boys 40; Surveyors 29.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 101, I. O. O. F., has ben organized in Winfield and granted a charter by the Grand Lodge. They start under most favorable auspices and will have a good membership. The Masonic Lodge of this place is one of the most flourishing in the South, with a hall elegantly furnished.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

MARRIED. BROTHERTON - HANE. On the evening of the 12th ult., at the M. E. Church, by Rev. C. F. Williams, Hiram Brotherton and Ida Hane, both of Winfield.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

Our Mater Familias arrived from the Old Dominion a few hours ago, and regaled us with an account of the late occurrences surrounding our old home in Virginia and Ohio, which was truly refreshing. We have long been trying to solve the question, "What is home without a mother?" and had concluded there could be none. She comes to preside over the destinies of her bachelor son.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

Facilities for Telegraphing. Through the energy of Postmaster Johnston, our citizens can now receive and send messages without a trip to Wichita. The Telegraph Company has furnished Mr. Johnston a schedule with authority to receive and transmit dispatches from this offfice to Wichita. A message placed in his hands in the morning will be forwarded promptly from Wichita the same evening.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

T. G. Peyton will take charge of the Lagonda next Thursday.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

Public Notice. [Trustees Office, Winfield, Feb. 14, 1873.]

The undersigned has erected on the Bridge, Signs, cautioning persons against riding or driving over the same faster than a walk. Those parties who have been in the habit of running horses over the West Bridge, are hereby informed that the law against the same will be strictly enforced.

J. P. SHORT, Trustee.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

[CORRRESPONDENCE FROM "RESIDENT" - SILVER CREEK.]

SILVER CREEK, COWLEY CO., KANS., February 13th, 1873.

EDITOR COURIER: I take the liberty to drop you a few lines from this part of our county (Silver Creek), as your paper is the medium of news for Cowley County.

I read in your last issue a letter from the west part of our county, School District No. 61, telling us of the completion of a good school house in their district, which news I was glad to hear, and for the encouragement of others, I will state that, we too, in School District No. 40, have erected a commodious school house and furnished it with the Gothic School Desks, sold by Messrs. Close & Greer, of your place. We think that our house is the best in the county.

While on the subject, I say that I for one believe that the more bonds voted to erect school houses, the better for our county and country.

Our people are preparing to put out a heavy spring crop. Considerable wheat will be sown by our farmers this spring, and if the seed could be secured, quite a large crop would be put in. From what I can learn we will have a large influx to our neighborhood this spring. There are some good upland claims that can be taken in this portion of the county. It is rumored here about that coal has been found, but as yet the writer has not seen it. More anon. RESIDENT.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

I, James Parker, Sheriff of Cowley county, Kansas, do hereby proclaim and make known to the qualified voters of Cowley county, Kansas, that an election will be held at the several townships and voting precincts in said county, on the 1st day of March, A. D., 1873, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said county a proposition to issue the bonds of said county to the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), payable at such time and with such rate of interest as the Board of County Commissioners of said county may direct, for the purpose of erecting county buildings at the town of Winfield, in the county aforesaid.

The ballots deposited at said election shall have printed or written thereon: For the county buildings and bonds," or "Against the county buildings and bonds."

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand, this 10th day of February, A. D. 1873.

JAMES PARKER, Sheriff.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

I, James Parker, Sheriff of Cowley county, Kansas, do hereby proclaim and make known to the qualified electors of Cowley county, Kansas, that an election will be held at the several voting precincts in said county, on the 1st day of March, A. D. 1873, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of said county the following proposition:

To take and subscribe fifteen hundred (1,500) shares of the capital stock of the Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company, or one hundred dollars ($100) each, such subscription to be payable in the bonds of said county, said bonds to be payable thirty (30) years from their date, and to bear date of the day of their issuance, and said bonds to bear interet at the rate of seven (7) percent per annum, payable semi-annually. Principal and interest to be payable at such place in the city of New York as may be designated by the Board of County Commissioners of said Cowley county. Said bonds to become due and deliverable to said Railway Company under the existing laws of the State of Kansas, upon compliance by said Railway Company with the following conditions, to-witCime being the essence thereof:

That said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company shall construct, or cause to be constructed, and have in full operation within twenty-one months from the date of said subscription being authorized by a majority of the legal voters in said county, voting at an election to be duly called and held for that purpose, a railway of the ordinary gauge of four feet eight and one-half inches, and of a class equal to the average of Kansas railways, from the north line of said county, by way of the town of Winfield, to the city of Arkansas City, in said county, and shall establish two depots between the north line of said county and the town of Winfield, one depot at the town of Winfield, said depot to be within one hundred and twenty (120) rods of the crossing of Main street and Ninth Avenue, one depot between the said town of Winfield and the city of Arkansas City, and one depot at the city of Arkansas City, said depots to be permanently located, and adapted to the business of the said road.

That when the said railroad from the north line of said county in the direction of the town of Winfield is completed and in full operation to the said town of Winfield and the rolling stock placed thereon, one-half of said bonds shall be due and deliverable to said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company; that when the said railroad is completed and in full operation to the city of Arkansas City, in said county, the residue of said bonds shall be due and deliverable to said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company. The said Railway Company giving to said county in exchange for its bonds as delivered as aforesaid, an equal amount in valuation of the full paid up Capital Stock of the said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company.

Provided, That before the first installment on said bonds be [? landed ?], said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company shall execute to the county a good and sufficient bond approved by the Board of County Commisioners of said county of Cowley conditioned that said railway shall be completed and the rolling stock placed thereon, as herein provided.

It being understood and agreed, that should any delay or delays occur in conseqence of the interposition [?] of judicial proceedings, not brought about by the said Railway Company, or either, or any of the members of said Railway Company, or any person in the interest of said Railway Company either directly or indirectly, such delays shall not be to the prejudice or loss of the Railway Company, but that, in such case, the said Railway Company shall be allowed the full time herein designated for the completion of the said railway, and placing the rolling stock thereon that is herein provided.

The ballots deposited at said election shall have written or printed on them the words: "For the Railroad Stock and Bonds," or "Against the Railroad Stock and Bonds."

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of February, A. D. 1873 [? PAPER PRINTED 1871 ?].

JAMES PARKER, Sheriff.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

THERE WERE SOME MORE ROAD NOTICES PLACED IN FEBRUARY 15, 1873, EDITION OF WINFIELD COURIER...RECAP:

1. Petition from John B. Holmes and others, asking that a road be laid out and opened commencing on the north and south section line road, which lies on the east side of section sixteen at the point intended, by the quarter line of section sixteen, running thence west on the quarter line or as near thereto as practicable, through sections 16 and 17 terminating on the west line of section 17, township 30, south of range 4 east...dated Rock, Cowley county, Kansas, February 10th, 1873.

2. Petition presented by S. CUNNINGHAM, principal petitioner, for the location of a county road commencing at the N.W. corner of section 25, township 31, range 3; thence south on section line to the S.W. corner on section 1, township 32, range 3; thence E. about 80 rods, thence S. 45 degrees E, to intersect the line running north and south through the center of section 12, township 32, range 3; thence south on said line to intersect the State road from Winfield to Wichita, near the S.E. corner of the S.W. quarter of section 12, township 32, range 2.

3. Petition presented by J. G. Titus, principal petitioner, for a county road beginning on the same road, at the southwest corner or the northeast quarter, section 22, township 34, south of range 5 East and running northward up Silver creek along the west side of northeast quarter of section 22, and through the west half of section 15; thence a little west of north through the west half of section 10, to a point on section line 35 rods east of northwest corner of section 10, thence west along section line three fourths of a mile to county road. [??? MUCH OF THIS WAS VERY HARD TO READ...FULL OF MISTAKES, I FEAR.]

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

GEORE GRAY [? GEORGE ?]

has opened a

LAUNDRY.

On 7th Street, Winfield, Kansas.

Clothing will be called for and delivered.

Winfield Courier, February 15, 1873.

Election Proclamation.

STATE OF KANSAS, COWLEY COUNTY.

At a meeting of the Board of County Commissioners of the county aforesaid, on the 4th day of February, A. D. 1873, the following order was made by the said Board:

The County Clerk of Cowley county, Kansas, is hereby ordered and required to cause to be published for three consecutive weeks, in each newspaper published in said county the following election notice:

The qualified electors of Cowley county, Kansas, are hereby notified to meet at the usual places of holding elections in said county, on the 1st day of March, A. D. 1873, to vote for or against the proposition of said county taking and subscribing for fifteen hundred (1,500) shares of the capital stock of the Kansas and Nebraska Railway Com0any, of one hundred dollars ($100) each, such subscription to be payable in the bonds of said county, said bonds to be payable thirty (30) years from their date, and to bear date of the day of their issuance, and said bonds to bear interest at the rate of seven (7) percent, per annum, payable semi-annually. Principal and interest to be payable at such place in the city of New York as may be designated by the Board of County Commissioners of said Cowley county. Said bonds to become due and deliverable to said Railway Company under the existing laws of the State of Kansas, upon compliance by said Railway Company with the following conditions, to-witCtime being the essence thereof:

That said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company shall construct, or cause to be constructed, and have in full operation within twenty-one months from the date of said subscription being authorized by a majority of the legal voters of said county, voting at an election to be duly called and held for that purpose, a railway of the ordinary gauge of four feet eight and one-half inches, and of a class equal to the average of Kansas railways, from the north line of said county, by way of the town of Winfield, to "the city of Arkansas City," in said county, and shall establish two depots between the north line of said county and the town of Winfield, one depot at the town of Winfiled, said depot to be within one hundred and twenty rods (120) of the crossing of Main Street and Ninth Avenue, one depot between the said town of Winfield and "The City of Arkansas City," and one depot at the City of Arkansas City, said depot to be within one hundred and eighty (180) rods of the crossing of Summit Street and Central Avenue in the said City of Arkansas City, said depot to be permanently located, and adapted to the business of the said road.

That when the said railroad from the north line of said county in the direction of the town of Winfield is completed and in full operation to the said town of Winfield and the rolling stock placed thereon, one-half of said bonds shall be due and deliverable to said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company, that when the said railroad is completed and in full operation to the City of Arkansas City, in said county, the residue of said bonds shall be due and deliverable to said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company. The said Railway Company giving to said county in exchange for its bonds as delivered as aforesaid, an equal amount in valuation of the full paid up Capital Stock of the said Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company.

REST OF THIS VERY HARD TO READ...I SKIPPED.

SIGNED BY FRANK COX, CHAIRMAN/A. A. JACKSON, COUNTY CLERK.

NEXT PAPER PRINTED SHOWS "THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1873"....PRIOR TO THIS PAPER HAD ALWAYS SHOWN "SATURDAY" ON EACH ISSUE.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

RECAP: LEGISLATIVE NEWS...Investigation Committee is still at work...gave Mr. B. F. Simpson a rigid examination yesterday. Examination of Mr. York again resumed re private interviews held with Pomeroy at Washington, in reference to the removal of the U. S. Land Office from Neodesha to Independence.

Mr. Sexton of Wilson county offered resolution:

"WHEREAS, At the joint convention for the election of U. S. Senator, Col. York, a Senator from the 24th district, made statements to the effect that he knew of certain members of this house who have Pomeroy's money burning in their pockets, and at the proper time he would point them out; and

WHEREAS, He has as yet failed to designate such "members of this house" as the people of this state were led to expect from his statements; therefore be it

Resolved, That it is but justice to this house that he be requested to make satisfactory explanation, or sustain these charges; and be it further

Resolved, That the Sergeant at Arms be directed to furnish Col. York a copy of these resolutions at the earliest practicable moment."

On motion, the resolution was unanimously adopted.

They concluded that Senator York had had his day...and more or less branded him a liar and a villain.

BILLS INTRODUCED:

Act to increase the pay of witnesses and jurors before justices of the peace.

H. B. No. 263, by Mr. McDermott: An Act to amend an Act entitled, "An Act to provide for the regulation of the running at large of animals," approved Feb. 24, 1872.

An act to provide for a herd law in the State of Kansas.

An Act for the permanent survey of land.

The most important bill passed by the house today was "An Act to amend sections 325 and 328 of article 16 of the code of criminal procedure." The bill provides that section 325 shall be amended so as to read as follows: "Whenever any person shall be convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, the costs incurred on the part of the defendant and the costs incurred on the part of the prosecution, including fees for board of defendant, shall be paid by the county in which the offense is committed, when the defendant shall be unable to pay them."

WALT.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

D. A. Millington is fencing his home place.

The Odd Fellow's Lodge was successfully organized on Tuesday evening. A large number present from neighboring lodges.

Work on the Ban't [? Bahntge ?] Block is progressing rapidly.

Not a vacant business room in town and a demand for four at present.

Dance. A nice little informal dance came off at the Lagonda, Tuesday night.

DIED. The wife of Capt. Bonnewell died on Monday at her home on the Arkansas river, above Thomasville, leaving four children.

Read the latest legislative news from the pen of our fellow-townsman, W. W. Walton, now Journal Clerk of the House of Representatives, entitled "Legislative."

Walnut Valley. The Walnut Valley Saloon and billiard hall has again changed hands. M. Pickering is now the happy owner.

A. A. Jackson is having his large business room plastered. It will be ready for occupancy in about one week.

We are indebted to W. W. Andrews for files of a Minnesota paper containing an account of the heavy storms which prevailed in the north this winter.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

Public Sale. D. Burroughs, one of the assiduous, hard-working settlers of Cowley Co., will offer his personal property for sale, on his farm on Walnut, March 5th. Mr. Burroughs will spend the summer at his old home on Walnut Hills, near Cincinnati.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

Thanks. We are indebted to Mrs. L. B. Paul and Mrs. Lillie for assistance in making out the first "square meal," on commencing housekeeping.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

Money Orders. Winfield Post-office has issued at the rate of twenty-seven money orders per week. Mr. Johnston is kept on the move to transact the business of his office.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

Change of Publication day. The COURIER will make its appearance regularly on Thursdays. Imperfect mail facilities in remote parts of the county, and the consequent failure of many of our patrons to get the paper until it was a week from the office, induces us to make this change. The farmers can now rely on getting their paper when they come to town Saturdays and not be inconvenienced by waiting for it.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

Bradish House. Mrs. Bradish has taken charge of this popular House, and announces through her card, to be found in these columns, that she will refit and refurnish it in the best of style.

Winfield is proud of her hotels, and justly so, for there is not a town in Southern Kansas that can supply the wants of nature and afford more genuine comfort to a traveler, through her hotels, than can Winfield.

AD: BRADISH HOUSE. MRS. C. M. BRADISH, Proprietress, 10th Ave., Winfield, Kansas. Having taken possession of my own house again, would announce that it is now ready for the reception of permanent and transient guests. It shall be at once remodeled and refurnished, and the table supplied with the best in the market.

Stages leave every morning for the North, and tri-weekly for the East.

ROBT. CAMP, Clerk.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

MASONIC.

ADELPHI LODGE, A. F. and A. M., Winfield, Kansas, holds its regular communications on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

ENOCH MARIS, W. M.

J. B. MUSGROVE, Secretary.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

Another Accepted. H. Sherman, a fellow typo of Meridian, Mississippi, visited us this week. He will introduce a large stock of goods into our town soon, and exhibit the enterprise that characterizes the successful printer, in the sale of a well selected stock of groceries. We welcome men of thrift with real fervor, and always extend a helping hand to the novice in business of any kind, among us.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

A Legal Change. A. H. Green will become a member of the law firm of Fairbank and Torrance with whom he becomes associated on Monday next. The new firm will occupy the post office recently built on the west side of Main street for that purpose.

The popularity of the senior member with the people of the county, combined with the enterprise of the juniors, will draw them a large amount of professional business.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

Another Departure. Dr. Headrick will sever his connection with the people of Winfield next week, called hence to Illinois, his old home, to settle a large estate placed in his hands years ago for adjustment. The case has been in litigation a number of years, and a recent decision of the Supreme court places the capital in the hands of our highly esteemed citizen for distribution. We wish the Doctor a pleasant reunion with his friends and safe return to a people dependent upon him for aid against the ills of life.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

THE CALL for a county Institute will be the ushering in of a new era in our public schools. They have been pronounced by the facilities where they are regularly held as the most instructive and beneficial meetings in school interests. The interchange of ideas respecting government and the best way of instructing the "young idea how to shoot," will be freely discussed, while the teachers in becoming acquainted, will then act in concert and be strengthened by each other's experience.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873

Presbyterian Church. The following were elected, and duly inducted into office, as a Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian church in Winfield, to serve for one year and until successors shall have been appointed, viz: Capt. S. W. Greer; D. N. Egbert, M. D., S. Darrah, Enoch Maris, W. Johnston.

This church was organized on the 19th day of January, by Rev. A. R. Naylor of Indiana, and its membership has doubled already. It promises soon to become self-sustaining. They contemplate erecting a house of worship soon, in which improvement it is hoped the citizens of Winfield and vicinity will manifest an interest.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

Building. John Smiley, contractor and builder, informs us he has contracts ahead for six dwelling and business houses and a prospect for others as soon as the weather moderates sufficiently to commence active work.

There will be more building in Winfield the coming summer than in any town in Southern Kansas.

J. M. Boyer, Esq., will build a commodious dwelling next month.

Businessmen expecting to locate in Winfield should secure their location before all the desirable stands are monopolized.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, February 20, 1873.

Public Notice. The County Superintendent, after consulting with the Board of Examiners, wishes to announce that it has been decided to hold a Teachers' Institute and Examination at Winfield, sometime during the month of April. All teachers who at that time shall be engaged in teaching, or who expect to during the year, are requested to be present and take an active part in such Institute. The definite time of holding such Institute, a programme of exercises, and the preliminary arrangements, will be published in due time.

There will be no more special examinations until the time of holding such Institute.

It behooves the people of Winfield to examine into the standing of these opposing candidates, and weigh their qualifications for the different offices judiciously before entrusting to their care the welfare of our town.

EDITOR COURIER: Much has been said about the coming city election, and the various factions in our midst are busy circulating reports for or against this or that candidate. It seems that the principal question is that of the liquor traffic. It is a notorious fact that the otherwise good name of our town has been blackened by the curse of intemperance. It was said by one of our divines last Sabbath evening that "this is a glorious opportunity to redeem ourselves." No greater truth could have been spoken. We must elect good men to the various offices of our newly incorporated city; men whose known integrity and purity of character in the past is a sufficient guarantee for the good they can and will do us in the future. We do not lack for such men, and although some of them are not "office seekers," they are willing to take up the work and assist in carrying it through.

Monday evening a caucus was held and among other nominations made, was that of John B. Fairbank for Mayor. Mr. Fairbank is well known to all of our people; he came here at an early day and has done much for the good of the community. A Christian gentleman, he has shown his faith by his works.

Among the reports circulated is one which is false, and is only made for "political capital" against Mr. Fairbank. When the controversy between the citizens and the Town Company began, Mr. Fairbank was on the side of the citizens. Mr. Fairbank was employed to procure a continuance of the case, and he did so. He has been a consistent advocate of the rights of the citizen from the inception of the case to the present time, and has done more good for the plaintiffs than any other one man. Now, for the purpose of defeating him, it is said he is a Town Company man. No one knows more the falsity of the statement than those who make it. It is base ingratitude on the part of those who tell this story, andC"Ingratitude is the worse of crimes."

The writer knows full well the views of Mr. Fairbank and knows that he is not a "Town Company man." We are apt to look at others and judge them by ourselves; some of the very men actively engaged in circulating this report, have been "flopping" from Town Company ____________ [REST IMPOSSIBLE TO READ IN THIS COLUMN AND IN FACT THE LAST LINE OR TWO APPEARS TO BE GONE].

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could make money, others for popularity.

But, Mr. Editor, town-site matters do not enter into this controversyCthey are not, ought not to be an issue.

We need good, true, sober, intelligent businessmen for city officers; men who, knowing the wants of the city, will provide for them. Such a man is John B. Fairbank.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Below will be found the returns of the election on the bond propositions for the Kansas and Nebraska R. R., and for County Buildings.

Arkansas City gave us a little over a half vote, 129 of the 204 votes polled.

FOR THE R. R. STOCK AND BONDS.

Beaver tp.: 10

Bolton tp.: 112

Cresswell tp.: 198

Cedar tp.: 000

Dexter tp.: 000

Maple tp.: 7

Ninnescah tp.: 7

Omnia: 000

Otter: 000

Guthries precinct: 000

Pleasant Valley: 45

Richland tp., Barker's precinct: 000

R. T. Groom's precinct: 000

Rock Creek: 87

Silverdale: 14

Coburn's precinct: 000

Spring Creek: 000

Sheridan: 000

Tisdale: 2

New Salem precinct: 000

Vernon: 4

Windsor tp., Lazette precinct: 4

Do do Armstrong's precinct: 000

Winfield: 344

TOTAL: 834

AGAINST THE R. R. STOCK AND BONDS.

Beaver: 42

Bolton: 1

Cresswell: 6

Cedar: 39

Dexter: 120

Maple: 40

Ninnescah: 37

Omnia: 39

Otter: 17

Guthrie's precinct: 62

Pleasant Valley: 16

Richland tp., Barker's precinct: 76

Do do Groom's do: 33

Rock Creek: 21

Silverdale: 50

Coburn's precinct, not heard from.

Spring Creek: 43

Sheridan: 60

Tisdale: 106

New Salem precinct: 22

Vernon: 70

Windsor tp., Lazette precinct: 145

Do do Armstrong's precinct: 26

Winfield: 43

TOTAL: 1,114

FOR AND AGAINST THE COUNTY BUILDINGS AND BONDS.

FOR AGAINST

Beaver 11 41

Bolton 19 89

Creswell 75 129

Cedar 00 39

Dexter 00 120

Maple 5 42

Ninnescah 22 21

Omnia 1 38

Otter 00 17

Guthrie's precinct 00 61

Pleasant Valley 14 47

Richland tp., Barker's precinct 17 50

Do do Groom's do 27 7

Rock Creek 38 59

Silverdale 00 43

Coburn's precinct not heard from.

Spring Creek 00 43

Sheridan 00 60

Tisdale 1 108

New Salem precinct 5 23

Vernon 14 64

Windsor tp., Lazette precinct 14 136

Do do Armstrong's precinct 00 26

Winfield 406 4

TOTAL: 669 1,291

GRAND TOTAL: 1,990

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

A Card.

EDITOR COURIER: I have been advised that my name is being used by certain parties for Mayor at the coming election. I desire to say that I will not be a candidate, but as I was chiefly instrumental in getting the charter, I am truly anxious that the city offices shall be filled by our best men. And it is unusually necessary at this time that we fill the highest office in the city with a man of high standing with the people of the county. Believing W. H. H. Marris to be that man, I shall cheerfully support the Citizen's Ticket, headed by him.

J. M. ALEXANDER.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

A Card.

EDITOR COURIER: I positively decline to become a candidate for any office at the city election to be held the 7th of March.

All orders for House or Carriage Painting, Sign-writing, Graining, Glazing And all work in the line, attended to promptly. Shop over Rice and Ray's carpenter shop, north Main street.

B. CONOVER, PAINTER, Winfield, Kansas.

Painting, Sign-writing, Kalsomining, Paper hanging, and all kinds of work in the painting line. Leave orders at the store of L. B. Paul, Main St., one door south of Lagonda House.

T. J. JONES & CO.,

House, Sign and Ornamental Painters,

WINFIELD, KANSAS.

Paper-hangers, Kalsominers, and Gilders. Work warranted.

Office and paint rooms two doors south of Winfield Bank, Main Street.

SUITS & WOOD,

Attorneys and Counsellors at Law,

Winfield, Kansas.

Will practice in all the courts of the State, U. S. District and Circuit Courts and U. S. Land Office.

WINFIELD BANK, OF J. C. FULLER.

Bank building located at corner 9th Ave. and Main St.,

Winfield, Kansas.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Fairbank, Torrance & Green have removed to their new office.

Work on the new bank building is being pushed ahead rapidly.

Charley Baker has opened a very neat billiard hall and saloon on Main stret.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Read and reflect over Hitchcock & Boyle's advertisement, new this week.

AD: HITCHCOCK & BOYLE, Proprietors of the OLD RELIABLE General Store. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Dealers in EVERYTHING. AN EXAMINATION of our stock and prices will convince the closest buyer that we are selling goods at BOTTOM PRICES for cash.

SPECIALTY: Fair dealing with all.

[No street address given.]

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Capt. Folks of the Oxford Press called on the COURIER this week.

Maj. Durrow, of Junction City, and Judge Aiken of Augusta, interviewed us this week on railroad matters.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Capt. R. S. Walker called on us. He has lately returned from a trip to Texas.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Postal Change. Dr. P. H. Clarke has been appointed to fill the vacancy of postmaster at Elk Falls occasioned by the resignation of R. S. Waddell.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Our popular friend, J. R. Musgrove, who has been interested with the firm of Hitchock & Boyle, merchants, made his parting bow to Winfield this week. He has located a store at South Haven, where we wish him as many friends as he gained while in Winfield.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Removal. The furniture dealers, Close & Greer, are removing their large stock of school and household furniture to the magnificent room of A. A. Jackson, one door north of the old stand, where they will soon surprise the public agreeably with large invoices in addition to the full stock now on hand.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Exhibition. The entertainment announced for Vernon School House is indefinitely postponed on account of sickness and absence of participants. The completest arrangements had been made for an enjoyable literary feast, and the delay will be a disappointment to all who expected to attend.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Green Front. Our patrons will read the advertisement of the Green Front Grocery House of W. A. Thomas & Co., Wichita. They are doing a large wholesale and jobbing business in this county, and are deserving the patronage of our merchants who work up in small cities. Their spring stock is now arriving, is fresh, and adapted to the trade of the southwest.

DID NOT BOTHER WITH THIS AD....MAIN STREET, WICHITA.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Business Change. Isaac Bing has associated with him in the clothing business Jospeh Requa, under the firm name of Requa & Bing. Mr. Requa has had an experience of years in merchandising, and will be a valuable acquisition to the business circle of the city. Mr. Bing leaves in a few days to stock up from eastern cities.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Hardware. We direct the attention of our readers to the new advertisement of S. H. Myton. The wants of farmers can now be supplied as well as those of small dealers in other towns, without the time, labor, and expense of a trip to the railroad, by calling on Mr. Myton. His acquaintances throughout the county and reputation for honest dealing with customers, together with his liberality to the press, is a guarantee of a successful business the coming season.

DID NOT BOTHER WITH AD. HE LASTED IN BUSINESS FOR YEARS.

ADDRESS OF ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT GIVEN.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Enterprise. McMillin & Shields are making efforts to control the flour trade of this section, and with this in view have purchased 23,000 pounds from first hands, and are selling it off at a small percent on cost, giving customers the benefit of the profit usually made by middle dealers. Such public spirit is manifested by all our advertisers. If you want to find businessmen who are fair dealers, glance over these colunmns and be assured that all who are represented here are of that stamp.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Oyster Supper. The ladies and friends of the M. E. Church will give an oyster supper on Friday evening, March 14th, for the benefit of their highly esteemed and worthy pastor, Rev. C. F. Williams. Fresh oysters, mush, and milk, coffee, cake, etc. will be in abundance. Good music and a general good time is anticipated. A cordial invitation is extended. Admission free.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

MARRIED. WERDEN - WINSLOW. On the 27th inst., at the house of the groom's father, in the county of Cowley, near Winfield, by Elder Wm. Martin, Mr. F. H. Werden of Cowley county, Kansas, to Miss Hattie Winslow of Henry county, Iowa.

Accompanying the above notice, there was a liberal donation of the wedding cake, which we pronounce to be of a most excellent character. It came in a most seasonable time, as we are doomed to relapse into bachelorhood for the week or ten days to come, through the malicious interference of our brother from Howard.

McMillen & Shields, at Old Log Store, are now prepared to supply Dealers with Flour at Wichita prices. They have just received a nice and large lot of Dried Fruits.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

28,000 lbs. Graded Flour at Old Log Store.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Notice of Election.

In the matter of the application of the majority of the electors of the unincorporated town of Winfield, in the county of Cowley, and state of Kanss, to be incorporated into a city of the third class, under the laws in such case made and provided.

Whereas, a petition to me presented, duly signed by a majority of the electors of said town of Winfield, setting forth:

1. The metes and bounds of said town to be as follows, to-wit: Beginning at a point 80 rods east of the n w corner of the n w qr of sec 23 t 32, south of r 4 east, thence s to the n line of the s w qr of said sec, thence s 1 deg, e 1900 feet, thence e 1309 ft. to the centre line, thence n on said center line 1884 feet to the n e corner of the s w qr of said section, thence e 80 rods, thence n to the n line of said qr, to a point 1 chain and 10-1/2 links e of the n w cor of said qr, thence n 1 deg w 19 chs, thence w 1 ch and 21 links, thence s along the line between s e and s w qr sections of 21, 19 chs to the s e corner of the s e qr of sec 21, thence w 80 rods to the place of beginning.

2. That said town contains a population of about six hundred inhabitants.

3. That said petition contains a prayer to be incorporated as a city of the third class. And, if appearing to my satisfaction that a majority of the taxable inhabitants of said town are in favor of such incorporation, and that the number of the inhabitants of said town exceeds two hundred and fifty, and does not exceed two thousand, therefore:

I, W. P. Campbell, Judge of the 13th Judicial District of the State of Kansas, being further satisfied that the prayer of the petitioners, in said petition, is reasonable, do hereby order and declare said town incorporated as a City of the Third Class, by the name and style of THE CITY OF WINFIELD, according to the metes and bounds aforesaid, and according to the law in such case made and provided:

And it is by me further ordered that, the first election in said City, for City officers, shall be held at the LAW OFFICE OF SUITS & WOOD, in said City, on the 7th day of March, A. D., 1873. And I hereby designate W. M. Boyer, D. A. Millington, and J. P. Short, to act as judges of said election, and J. W. Curns and J. M. Dever to act as Clerks of said election, and also, A. A. Jackson, A. T. Stewart, and O. F. Boyle to act as a Board of Canvassers.

It is further by me ordered, that the Clerk of the District Court in the county of Dowley, in said Judicial District, shall forthwith enter this order at length on the journal of proceedings of the District Court of said county of Cowley, and shall make publication of the same in some newspaper published in said City, at least one week before the said City election.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Eldorado, Kansas, in chambers this 22nd day of February, A. D. 1873.

W. P. CAMPBELL, Judge.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 6, 1873.

Notice is hereby given that there will be a petition presented to the Commissioners of Cowley county, at the next meeting, on the 7th day of March, 1873, for the location of a county road, commencing at the N.W. corner of section 25, township 31, range 3; thence south on section line to the S.W. corner of section 1, township 32, range 3; thence E. about 80 rods, thence S. 45 degrees E. to intersect the line running north and south through the center of section 12, township 32, range 3; thence south on said line to intersect the State road from Winfield to Wichita, near the S.E. corner of the S.W. quarter of section 12, township 32, range 3.

S. C. CUNNINGHAM, Principal Petitioner.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

ADS.

LAGONDA HOUSE...S. A. WEIR & CO., Proprietors.

Corner of Main and Eighth.

HUDSON HOUSE, ROBERT HUDSON, Proprietor.

AT NORTH END OF MAIN STREET.

W. H. H. MARIS, DEALER IN MERCHANDISE, DRY GOODS, ETC.

Southwest Corner Main and Eighth.

C. C. STEVENS, DEALER IN GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, BOOTS, ETC.

SECOND DOOR BELOW CORNER NINTH AND MAIN.

MRS. L. H. HOWARD, MILLINERY, ETC.

ONE DOOR NORTH OF LOG STORE.

G. W. MARTIN, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER.

MAIN STREET, NEXT DOOR SOUTH OF C. C. STEVENS' GROCERY.

RESTAURANT, GEO. FISHER, Proprietor.

West Side of Main Street.

McMILLEN & SHIELD, GENERAL DEALERS IN MERCHANDISE, DRY GOODS, ETC. AT OLD LOG STORE, WEST SIDE MAIN STREET.

A. H. GREEN. ATTORNEY AT LAW.

Office on Main Street.

FAIRBANK & TORRANCE [J. B. FAIRBANK/E. S. TORRANCE]

ATTORNEYS AT LAW. OFFICE ON EAST MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE THE COURT HOUSE.

T. G. PEYTON, M. D.

OFFICE ON EAST MAIN STREET, IN POSTOFFICE BUILDING.

D. N. EGBERT, Jr., M. D.

Office in Smith's Building, first door north of the Post-office, second story, front room.

CLOSE & GREER, DEALERS IN SCHOOL AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

EAST MAIN STREET, ONE DOOR SOUTH OF CAPT. DAVIS' LIVERY STABLE.

J. W. JOHNSTON, RETAIL DEALER IN FURNITURE. CABINET MAKER AND UNDERTAKER. ON WEST SIDE MAIN STREET, OPPOSITE HITCHCOCK & BOYLE'S.

Public Meeting. There will be a meeting of our citizens at the Court House this evening, to welcome Hon. Jas. McDermott on his return from the Capitol, and hear an account of his

stewardship.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

BUSHWHACKING!!

An Infamous Electioneering Dodge!!

Pusilanimous attacks upon innocent parties the key-note of success.

The result of the City election heralded abroad as a "good old Democratic victory."

What Republicans shared the honors?

The under-current of professed friends fully developed.

SHOW YOUR COLORS!

"A Card to the Public!"

"The way some men have of expressing themselves and the peculiar habit of indulging unlimited and unwarranted prejudice in matters of local character will forever appear strange and incomprehensible to thoughtful and consistent men.

"The matter of city election is today on hand in Winfield, and perhaps no community of the same population ever was more racked or shaken from its very center than is this community on the identical question of city organization.

"To this special feeling of interest manifested by citizens no one can object, but to the introduction of selfish motives and contemptible prejudices as a governing medium, is to be despised and scorned by any man of character and standing."

This card and explanation was born into existence by the unsolicited aid of one C. A. Bliss, whose name now appears on the city ticket asking the support of this people for his election as a City Councilman. The ticket that Mr. Bliss peddles and espouses the cause of is headed by our worthy citizen, W. H. H. Maris for Mayor, and the ticket I voted this morning, for which I received unconditional censure, is headed by our worthy citizen, John B. Fairbank Now, as I polled my vote, Mr. Bliss seized me by the collar, and leading me into the middle of the street, demanded of me my right to oppose the ticket upon which his name appeared, and stated in the presence of witnesses that the "jig was up with all patronage of the COURIER from him and his friends," and that "I and R. S. Waddell had been carrying water on both shoulders and throwing dirt promiscuously at the Citizen's Ticket, which he had the honor of supporting."

I wish to say to Mr. Bliss, just here, inasmuch as he has blown his horn so loudly, I exercise the right of franchise to suit my own feelings and preferences in the matter, and if he wishes to withdraw his patronage in connection with that of his friends from this office, he has a perfect right to do so.

And I will further state for the benefit of the gentleman, that he has placed himself in a very erroneous position, by accusing and associating my name in a business connection with that of R. S. Waddell, as well also as saddling us together in the matter of support to any ticket before an employee of Mr. Waddell's in the COURIER office, and I exercise all rights of constitutional liberty without the aid of any man, suiting my own feelings in the matter; and in my opinion, Mr. Waddell possesses the same happy faculty of understanding himself in matters of this character. It is now left to you, Mr. Bliss, to make all the electioneering capital (in the absence of Mr. Waddell) out of this new cut and shuffle that you can, but in the meantime, I beg of you to adhere as strictly as possible, to truthful statements, and in no wise speak of R. S. Waddell in connection with myself.

J. C. LILLIE.

Winfield, Kansas, March 7, 1873.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

The above circular was printed by our foreman, Mr. Lillie, in connection with a communication from a reliable citizen and circulated by the friends of the "City Ticket" on election day.

In a recent interview with Mr. Bliss he gave us choice of three alternatives: either compromise principle by discharging Mr. Lillie from our service; condemn him through the columns of the next paper; or consider his (Mr. Bliss') patronage withdrawn from the COURIER.

As an American citizen we have always claimed the right to use the ballot in obedience to our convictions upon a subject and freely accord the same right to others, never attempting to control the vote of an employee through the fear of being discharged.

Mr. Bliss withdraws his advertising and patronage, and in so doing invites the condemna-tion of every true born American for the attempt to gain a petty office through his support of a county paper. The principle is selfish and derogatory to the character of any man.

After the defeat of the "city ticket" was announced, the Black Racer of the community stretched his ostrician neck above the anxious crowd gathered around the corner and proclaimed it a "good old democratic victory."

And does Mr. Bliss share the honors of the handsome victory achieved over his party?

His position is not one to be envied.

We are glad to see the undercurrent that has permeated the porous, transparent natures of some professed friends showing itself. That's right, show your colors and let us know where you stand that we may have an opportunity to defend ourselves by perforating your shallow schemes.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

"When Found, Make a Note on."

The piteous howl wrung from the "County Cowley Telegram" when the edict went forth proclaiming the COURIER the official county paper, is yet ringing in the ears of our citizens. They wanted a few short hours at the public crib; wanted to leech enough of the life-blood of the county to sustain them in their latter days when the sun of their existence was waning, and because of the failure, perpetrated a series of falsehoods and misrepresentations to curry the favor of the public and poison the minds of the honest Republicans of the county.

And what is the object of all this?

One example will suffice to show the thinking voter what extent of the guilt can be attached to the Commissioners.

At the opening of the County Commissioners, on the 7th inst., the publishers of this paper presented a bill for printing the election proclamations of the county building and

K. & N. R. R., for which the law allowed us $28.10.

The towering intellect (?), the massive brain owner (?), who manipulates the "smut machine" of Cowley county, he who has cried "thief! thief!" and there was no thief, presented a bill for the same work of $35.40.

"What a falling off was there" from the high pinnacle of justice to the tax-ridden people of Cowley.

It says to you, voters, in terms that you cannot avoid seeing, "only give us a golden chance at the public purse by electing a 'good old democratic' ticket, composed of one "alf and alf Republican and four Dem-Liberal office-seekers and I can soon feather my nest with county scrip, at the rate of $25.50 on the hundred more than the law allows me."

The Commissioners allowed them the same amount as claimed by the COURIER and of course will meet condemnation at the hands of the editor of the Telegram.

But he is not the only one in the city of Winfield that is dreaming of a harvest after the fall election. Many of our neighbors wear a lengthened, dreamy face, living all the while in fond anticipation of the Golconda which they hope is awaiting them when the result of the campaign is announced.

Arouse yourselves, republicans, and shake off the feeling of indifference that has seized you, assert your principles and demand an investigation.

We shall have occasion during the coming campaign to discuss the qualifications and defects of the various aspirants and shall do it fearlessly and without regard to favor, not shielding anyone because they happen to belong to the same political party that we have the honor to claim connection with, believing in purity if it thins the ranks one-half.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Ventilation.

When a virulent epidemic visits a town, city, or village, we hear the inquiry: "Are the houses well ventilated?" "Is the air healthful?" The parties asking such questions are always supposed to be well-fixed in that respect or the query would be an insult. This reminds us of the feeble squeaks of would-be investigators of the Cowley county officers.

We say investigate while we ventilate. Then "let" the galled jade wince, our withers are unwrungCwe are branded with being a party to steal the county funds. That is a brave, big lie, but it brings us into the arena and we are glad, for we were beginning to feel like the old Scotch Divine when a brother said to him, "My wife and I have never had a quarrel in a quarter of a century." The other replied: "My God, how monotonous."

Pitch in then, "indignate," "explavicate," investigate, but lean a little to the truth, and never, when the mad fiend possesses thee, have the bad taste and worse raising to say anything about a gentleman's prayers; for it was said of one greater than thou, "Behold, he prayeth."

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

THERE WAS ANOTHER ARTICLE FROM "RADICAL" AT NENESCAH THAT COMPLAINED ABOUT THE TELEGRAM.

The Telegram had an article reflecting on the Republican Central Committee..."the executive committee who misrepresented the people." He wondered why no one had responded! He said further: "I see by that paper that 'indignation meetings' have been held in several portions of the county, and that the editor of the Telegram was invariably present when they took place."...

I favor investigation, I want to know what is going on; but I tell you that I am convinced that the only thing which investigation will disclose which we ought to avoid, is this political movement on foot, headed by this "liberal" minded "purifier."

I went down to Winfield a few days ago, and while there several men spoke to me about this matter and in almost every instance, I learned that they were democrats. Some of them were "soreheads"Cthe very manner in which they approached me told me this. Now, I am a Republican; I believe in the grand principles upon which the Republican party is founded; but, I much prefer a democrat to a "soreheaded" republicanCI mean professed republican.

The only object this "liberal" editor of the Telegram has in view is to get control of the purse-strings of the county for himself and his democratic friends. In order to do this he must find some way to gull a large number of the republican voters into supporting them. . . .

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

DUTCH CREEK, MARCH 11th, 1873.

Farmers are preparing for the spring campaign against their common enemy, the weeds. Considerable wheat is being sown in the hope that after next harvest we will sometime have warm biscuit for breakfast in place of the old fashioned "corn dodger." Quite a religious interest is being manifested here. Hardly a week passes without one or more accessions to the different churches. The denominations here are mostly Christians and Baptists.

We hear a great deal said about indignation meetings all over the county, but it seems to be a one sided indignation. Why charge all the steal on republican officials and let the democratic gentlemen go without a word of censure. Are they blameless? The little editor of the Telegram waxeth wroth over the high taxes, and charges the cause of the same to republicans, when lo! and behold, if there is any one man to blame more than another, that man is the democratic County Clerk. Why doesn't the Bantam weep over his many sins? Ah, there's the mare's nest. You may fool the innocents of Vernon and get them to hold indignation meetings, but you can't pull the wool over the eyes of the voters and taxpayers of Richland. We think we can see through your little game, and that game is to organize a people's movement to wrest the offices out of republican hands and give them to the liberals nee democrats, a few of which have been the prime movers in this "too thin" frothy indignation business.

I was astounded last Friday, happening in your town, to hear the many stories set afloat derogatory to the character of one of the best and purest men in our county. I have heretofore been somewhat sceptical to the truth of the doctrine of total depravity, but the operations at your City election last Friday, convinced me that there is truth in it. Men claiming to be Christians and gentlemen got down in the gutter on the street, and in order to secure a little petty office, circulate low, mean, dirty stories about John B. Fairbank.

Ah, but says these purifiers, these christians, we didn't tell these stories; we don't deny their being used against him, but we didn't do it. You stood on the platform and heard these falsehoods, you knew they were being circulated, and like one of old, you stood and held the garments of those who threw the stones, and thus consented unto His death. There, as Josh Billings would say, that's "skripter" and I don't suppose 'tis worthwhile quoting "skripter" to such men.

You may circulate all the lies you please, but you will never make the country people believe that Mr. Fairbank is other than a gentleman and a Christian. A man whose unsupported word has more weight with the good people of the county than the oaths of his defamers.

Excuse me, Mr. Editor, for letting my feelings run away with me, but we all have an interest in your town, and anything that effects you effects us. Your truly,

HERR PADDY, VON MILES.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

TISDALE, March 11th, 1873.

I have been watching with no small degree of interest, the movement in the political horizon of Cowley county.

Ever since our Greeley friends, Messrs, Allison, Saffold & Co. first began to cry "corruption," I have been at a loss to know, what in the world induced them to discover such a mass of corruption; and to become so suddenly virtuous and spotless, and to disclaim so valiantly against the fraudulent manner in which the county is being run by the "ring." But I think I can now begin to see through the mill-stone.

If Messrs. Allison & Co. can just manage these Farmers' Meetings skilfully, and work them up to a point of "indignation," that will induce said farmers leagues to put a ticket in the field, regardless of political parties, a peoples ticket, if you please, it will be a good thing for our Greeley brethren. Because amidst the eternal clatter of their cry of fraud, corruption, stop thief, etc., they think it will be an easy matter to furnish the lion's share of candidates for said "peoples ticket" among their number.

ARTICLE GOES ON MUCH IN THE SAME VEIN...SKIPPED THE REST.

CONSISTENT.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

FLORAL, Cowley Co., Mar. 10, 1873.

Last October the undersigned landed in Cowley county, and took a claim in Richland township, twelve miles northeast of Winfield.

Before coming here I had been induced to believe that this part of Kansas had been settled, to a very great extent, with a rough class of western pioneers, such as generally follow in the wake of the retreating Red man and buffalo. But never was a man possessed of a more erroneous idea. I have had unusual facilities this winter of observing the character and habits of the citizens of a good portion of the county, and I am compelled to say that I have never met with a more agreeable, honest, sober, and intelligent class of people in any country, old or new. And considering the length of time that the country has been open for settlement, the progress made in improvements is entirely beyond precedent. Why, in many places, especially in the valleys, it begins to look like an old countryCgood houses, barns, and farms.

But the most commendable feature in the line of improvements is the splendid school houses being erected, or already completed, all over the country. Old Fogy may dwell among such an enterprising people, but he must of necessity occupy a back seat.

I had the pleasure of being present at two exhibitions given at the Darien school house on the Walnut Valley, Feb. 28th and March 5thCat the close of the first term taught in the houseCC. L. Reed, teacher. The house although an unsually large one, was crowded early the first evening to overflowing, and quite a number came who were unable to gain admittance. The exhibition was an entire success in every particular. The selections were good and well performed. The essays, and a newspaper gotten up by the students, were such as would do credit to any community. We could not help noticing throughout the performance a tendency among the young lady performers to give the old bachelors a thrust at every available opportunity; that's a commendable spirit. In fact, I think it would be a good thing for the community to put all the old bachelors up at auction and sell them to the highest maiden bidder, such a proceeding might be a benefit to your humble servant.

But to resume my narrative. Perhaps the most noticeable feature in the entertainment was the music which consisted of both vocal and instrumentalCthe instruments were an organ, and one tenor and one bass viol. The violin was played by a musician from the vicinity of Dutch Creek, the bass by Mr. Palmer of Winfield. The accompaniment was played by Miss Emma Leffingwell, a member of the school. Miss Leffingwell certainly possesses rare musical talents, and is in a fair way of becoming a great organist.

The second exhibition was given in aid of the school, 20 cents admission, and consisted of almost an entirely new programme. The house was well filled but not so badly crowded as at the first, if not more so. Instrumental music same except that Mr. Palmer was not present. Had some excellent songs sung by Mrs. C. L. Reed, Miss E. Leffingwell, Miss Ida Davis, and Miss Mary Akers. But the feature of the last exhibition was the "String-bean-Band"Cwe think that Barnum would do well to employ that set of minstrels to travel with his new show next summer. Mr. C. L. Reed is certainly entitled to great praise for the able manner in which he conducted the exhibitions.

I cannot help expressing here my sincere thanks for the kind and hospitable manner in which your correspondent, though a total stranger, was entertained during the exhibitions by Mr. Wm. Grow and his amiable mother, who live in the vicinity of the schoolhouse. Mr. Grow possesses a fine farm and residence, and how he can live a bachelor life among all those blooming maidens that about in the Walnut Valley, is entirely beyond our comprehension.

W. H. S.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

ROCK, Kans., March 7th, 1873.

There is a general feeling of disappointment over the failure of the R. R. bonds; even some who voted against them are among the disappointed.

This part of the country is making commendable progress in building. Good farm houses are being put up. Early in the fall we organized and set in running order a Lyceum which meets regularly Thursday night in each week.

School District No. 25, known as the Darien District, had a finished school house early enough to have a winter term of school, taught by Mr. C. L. Rood [HE SAYS ROOD...PREVIOUS ARTICLE SAID REED], an experienced teacher, formerly of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The school closed the 28th of February.

MORE SAID...I SKIPPED.

W. H. G.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Our farmers are now busy preparing for their spring crops. Considerable spring wheat has already been sown. The farmers in our town (Pleasant Valley) all want to get their corn planted early this season, as they think that early corn matures better.

We have a farmers' club where we discuss these matters every week.

Our people feel disappointed that we lost the R. R. bonds.

We hear, by the way, that your young city elected a democratic ticket. You need the salutary leaven of the country people to settle politics. POSEY CREEK.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

The balmy breezes of Southern Kansas are again with us. The past few days of warm weather has started the grass, wheat, and all kinds of vegetation, which gives the prairies the appearance of spring. Wheat is looking well. The prospect for crops in this vicinity was never better.

Tisdale has three church organizations which are growing and prospering. The United Brethren, with Elder Eckles for Pastor, are creating quite an interest. With the new members lately added to their number, makes the United Brethren the most numerous church organization we have in this part of the county.

DIED. Monday last Mr. Kinney, while digging in Mr. Newlon's well, was attacked with a fit of suffocation and died in a few minutes.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Notice is hereby given that the copartnership heretofore existing between the undersigned in the hotel business is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

The outstanding business of the firm will be settled by T. G. Peyton, who assumes the liabilities, and to whom a transfer of all the accounts is made.

T. G. PEYTON,

E. DAVIS.

Winfield, Kans., March 11, 1873.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

To the Public. J. C. Lillie is the authorized agent of the COURIER Co., to solicit subscriptions and receive payment for the same, and represents this office throughout the county.

Mr. Lillie enjoys the reputation of being a spicy writer, and will occasionally contribute to the local columns of the COURIER.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

How Bliss-ful it is to be a city councilman.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Capt. Davis is building a residence on the west side of town.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Only one disturbance occurred on election day, and it turned out to be a Bliss-ful thing.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

We are not Responsible for the statements or opinions of correspondents.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Max Shoeb is building an ornamental fence around his home place.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Our worthy Butcher, John, is moving up into townCbuilding a new shop and preparing to shower more favors on the public.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Conundrum. Why is a certain member of the newly elected City Council like Alexander Selkirk? Because he is a would-be-monarch of all he surveys.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Judge Kelley, of the District Court, has traded for a slick stand-up hat with a stiff rim. He now says "Good morning, Colonel," with a peculiar French touch that would make a dog laugh.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Winfield has passed this week under an Italian sky, but has exhibited an inclination to move over to Kansas several times.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Judge Campbell says we are a city of the third class. We'd like to see the "class" that could stand head or even second best to Winfield.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Mance Pickering sold a quart of "trotting" whiskey to a fellow from the country the other day, with which to get up an indignation meeting for the Telegram. We guess when the whiskey got down, the meeting got up.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

J. H. Yerger, the jeweller, has removed his fine stock to the opposite side of Main street, where he can be found in neat rooms with a smile on his face to treat his customers hospitably.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Business Separation. The copartnership of Capt. E. Davis and T. G. Peyton in the hotel business has been dissolved, mutually, and the business is to be conducted in future by Mr. Peyton.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

We learn that Allison will change the name of his "indignation meetings," and hereafter call them "Love Feasts." To add tone to the occasion, either Alec. or the silent-editor will pass the hat around. The widow's mite accepted without grief.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

La Estrella is the name of the most delicate flavored cigar we have enjoyed in Winfield, and they are sold only by Maris & Baldwin at the new drug store.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Oyster Supper. The ladies and friends of the M. E. Church will give an oyster supper on Friday evening, March 14th, for the benefit of their highly esteemed and worthy pastor, Rev. C. F. Williams. Fresh oysters, mush and milk, coffee, cake, etc., will be in abundance.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

Discharged. We have heard it stated that Sheriff Parker discharged his deputy, Mr. Dowd, because he did not vote for and support the same city ticket the Sheriff did. This charge is very erroneous. Sheriff Parker did not attempt at any time to control the vote of Mr. Dowd. His dismissal was in conseqnence of palpable negligence in officeCa willful disobedience of the Sheriff's orders.

"The new lamp of the Walnut Valley Billiard Saloon, is quite attractive. Of a dark night the invitation to "call and see Manse," stands out in bold relief. And we are told that those who do call are served in good style and with a good article of stimulants for the inner man." Telegram, March 6th.

"For ways that are dark and tricks that are vain," the "China doll" of the Telegram is an accomplished hand. The above notice appeared in Allison's paper the morning before city election, and we inquire again as we did at first sight of it, "Did he think that a nice little local like the above would win what he denominated to be the "whiskey ring" in support of the city ticket?" It is too thin, W. M., and we would not have thought that you would stoop so low from your high (?) moral and temperate standing as to give a saloon a complimentary local noticeCjust upon eve of election, at that. Try again.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

REPUBLICANS ATTENTION.

There will be a meeting of the Republican voters of the several townships in the county, in which there are no Township Clubs, on Saturday, March 22, 1873, at 2 o'clock, p.m., for the purpose of electing a Township Club consisting of three members, the Chairman of which shall be a member of the Republican Central Committee of the county. By order of the Committee.

L. J. WEBB, Chairman.

C. E. MITCHELL, Sec'y.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, March 13, 1873.

[CONTRIBUTED]

DRAMA.

PERSONAGES:

Police Judge of Winfield.

Six Drunken Loafers.

Several members of Whiskey Ring on sidewalk.

Scene: Main street, Winfield, Kansas.

Time: March 12, 1873, at 4 p.m.

Police Judge: "I say, chappies, better go a little slow: this is a City now."

First Loafer: "So you're the Police Judge, are ye? Well, just go to h__l, go to h__l, G__d d__n ye!"

Second Loafer: "We're running this institution now!"

Third Loafer: "Hurrah!"

Fourth Loafer: "Whoop-ee."

Members of Whiskey Ring (In chorus). "Ha! Ha!"

(Exit Police Judge, leaving drunken men masters of the situation.)

Will His Honor, the Mayor, and the Council "rise to explain," why it is that they allow such proceedings as the above, after the piteous howl they made about electing a "temperance ticket."

CITIZEN.

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"Read This."

Inasmuch as Messrs. Waddell & Co., have peremptorily refused to comply with the demand of C. A. Bliss in the matter of the circular issued by me on city election day, in which was shown the true character of this man Bliss, I deem it my duty and privilege to place before the public the facts in the closing scene of this drama.

The circular issued by me, and read generally in the city, was issued for the purpose of defending R. S. Waddell & Co., in their absence, against the malignant, unwanton attacks made by mr. Bliss for electionnering purposes. At the time he became very wrathy, and only succeeded in waiting with fretful patience the return of Mr. Waddell, from whom he was determined to exact one of the following amends:

That it were wholly unnecessary for me, as a common day laborer, to pick a flaw in his (bliss') weakness, and publish the same, and that I certainly had not the right to oppose his election by casting my ballot against him, and that he demanded an apology for my conduct of Messrs. Waddell & Co. through the columns of their paper, or my immediate discharge from the employ, or lastly, the withdrawal of his patronage from the paper. I am happy to say that manly principle decided the question, immediately, and that mr. bliss must withdraw his patronage from the columns of this paper.

Now, just one word to the thinking men of Winfield and vicinity. This man is a merchant in our city, and from the hard earnings of poor men he hoards up his hundreds. I say then, to free and untrammelled citizens, would you not burn with self-shame at the very thought of man, who would by force of circumstances, attempt to coerce you and deprive you of the inalienable rights of a free born American citizen, while at the same time you can hear chinking in his dishones pocket the hard earned dollars of an honest man? Will you patronize such a man when you know him?

J. C. LILLIE.

Winfield, March 13, 1873.

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[SOME ADS: WINFIELD COURIER: THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1873.]

600 SOFT MAPLE

Trees for sale, at from 10 to 25 cents each. Grown on my premises--two years old.

E. C. MANNING.

Winfield, March 10, 1873.

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Hats. The latest spring styles just received at Ellis & Black's.

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If you want a good square meal, or a good glass of cider, call at Tarrant's City Bakery.

Board proceeded to canvass the vote on the bond election held March 1st, which resulted in the defeat of the Railroad proposition by 157 votes, and the County Building proposition by 531 votes. Poll books of Pattens, Omnia, and Spring Creek precincts were thrown out on account of informality.

On account of error in the assessment rolls, the tax of D. Smith of Cedar township was remitted. C. Mayse made affidavit that he was not a resident of the State on March 1st, 1872, and on the same his tax was remitted. On affidavit of C. G. Handy, trustee, Sam'l Williston was allowed his constable exemption of $2.00. Petition of J. H. Finch and 50 others, asking for a new township to be taken off from Tisdale and Omnia townships, described as follows: Commencing at the N. E. corner of Sec 1, town 31, R 63; thence W on town line to N W corner of Sec 6, town 31, R 63; thence south on town line to 8S W corner of Sec 31, town 31, R 63; thence E on township line to S E corner of Sec 36, town 31, R 63; thence N to place of beginning. Petition granted and township set off, to be known as Silver Creek Township. Voting precinct established at Stephen Drepers [? Dropers ?] house on Silver creek, and election for township officers to be held at the general election on April 1st, 1873.

On petition Sec's 6 and 7, town 31, R 7 E, were ordered off from Omnia and attached to Windsor township.

Petition of J. G. Titus granted, with Joen Flarity, Hamilton Herbert, and John Tipton as viewers, to meet for survey March 28, 1873.

Petition of Frank Gallotti granted, with B. A. Thompson,

J. C. Topliff, and O. C. Smith as viewers, to meet for survey March 31st, 1873.

Viewers on the Andrew Dawson county road, were ordered to meet and locate the same on March 24th. County road of J. V. Wagner was laid over for want of publication and bond. The following described section line roads were laid over under the rule until next meeting.

Section line road of E. P. Kinney, commencing at the N W corner of Sec. 6, town 35 R 3 E; thence E to N E corner of the N E quar of Sec 2, town 35, R 3 E, to be 60 ft. wide. Sec line road of S. B. Hunt, commencing at N E corner of Sec 1, town 31, R 5 E; thence S to S E corner Sec 24, town 31, R 5 E, to intersect road running from Winfield to Lazette, to be 50 ft wide. Sec line road of A. J. Walk, commencing at S W corner of Sec 18; thence E on Sec line to E E corner of 18, all in town 30, R 3 E, to be 50 ft wide. Sec line road of D. M. Hopkins, commencing at the W line of Cowley county at the S W corner of Sec 6, town 32, R 3 E; thence E on Sec line to Blanchard's crossing on the Walnut river; thence E to the State road runningg from Winfield to Augusta.

Petition of citizens of Ninescah, that all Sec lines in the township be declared open as roads. Petition laid over, the Board requiring proof that said lines were not enclosed.

Petition signed by 200 voters asking that the Herd Law be repealed, and also one signed by 998 voters asking that it be kept in force. The opinion of the Board with the advice of the county attorney is, "That as a board we have no authority to revoke the present herd law, without additional legislation," and so order.

The following orders were also made.

That the Probate Judge and the County Recorder have their desks repaired. That T. A. Wilkinson procure a county map for his office. That the license money in the county treasury for Winfield township be paid to the township treasurer. That hereafter no more than $10.00 will be allowed for a paupers coffin. That the county recorder be assigned to an office in the building with the treasurer, and that the clerk of the district court remove his office to the court room. The Arkansas City Traveler will publish the delinquent tax list, and the county treasurer is instructed to cancel $1,000 in county warrants, as per his request.

All of the bills of the Judges and Clerks at the last election were allowed and orders drawn.

Bills laid over and rejected as follows:

Bill of John Pruitt, laid over, not itemized.

Bill of Newman, H & Sherburn, not itemized.

Lyon county, laid over, not sworn to.

M. L. Wells, judge elec. been aid. [???]

J. R. Harmse, elec., Co. not liable.

FRANK COX, Chairman.

Attest. A. A. JACKSON, Clerk.

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[DISSOLUTION OF COPARTNERSHIP: WEIR/SPRAGUE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 13, 1873.

The copartnership heretofore existing between Samuel A. Weir and John J. Sprague under the firm name of S. A. Weir & Co., is hereby dissolved by mutual consent. All matters pertaining to the business will be settled by John J. Sprague.

S. A. WEIR,

JOHN J. SPRAGUE.

Winfield, Kans., Feb. 19, 1873.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 20, 1873.

Railroad.

A petition for an election to aid the Kansas and Nebraska R. R. Company with bonds of the county in the amount of $150,000, subscribed in stock, is now being circulated. This movement deserves the earnest support by francishe, of every lover of progression in the county.

The slight debt of $250 per annum entailed upon the taxpayers of Cowley county, where land is open to actual settlement at the Government price, and no part of the public domain deeded to land speculators or R. R. monopolies, will not increase the taxation one dollar, but on the contrary, reduce it one per centum the first year.

Our county demands capital to develop it properly, and the only way to secure this as has been successfully demonstrated throughout the state, is by inviting railroads, which bring with them not only the means used in their construction, but that upon which they are dependent for support, invested in manufacturing, mining, and all the other busienss interests that follow in the wake of a projected railroad.

ARTICLE CONTINUES...SKIPPED THE REST.

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SKIPPED THE OTHER ITEMS...SPEECH OF HON. JAMES McDERMOTT WAS INTERESTING...BUT REALLY ABOUT STATE MATTERS. MORE TIRADES AGAINST TELEGRAM, ETC., FROM DIFFERENT CORRESPONDENTS!

An article appeared in the Telegramthis morning reflecting not only on my official conduct but on my private character and business. I do not care for what may have been said of my official conduct, as I am not accountable to the Telegram, nor to any one person, but to the public. As for the statements concerning my allowing my brother's funeral expenses to be charged to the county as expenses for burying a pauper, they are as false as they are malicious.

The public will excuse my making a statement of my private affairs when they consider the charge made against me. I did pay all the expenses attending my brother's funeral except the coffin, and I stated to Messrs. Jackson and Myers that the bill would be paid by my father; that I would pay for it if he did not. They took his address and I believe they wrote him and sent the bill; not receiving an answer for some time, they presented their bill to the county for payment without my knowledge or consent. The bill was justly rejected. I have not asked the county to pay it, nor do I wish them to do so.

This is a true statement of the matter. I would not make it if the Telegram had not attempted to blacken and villify my charcter by dragging before the public my private business.

W. M. BOYER.

We have read the above statement and the same is true so far as our knowledge extends.

E. DAVIS,

D. S. EGBERT, JR.

I sign the above to be correct as far as I know.

A. A. JACKSON.

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[SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS MEETING.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 20, 1873.

RECAP: SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 1873, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACTING UPON A PETITION TO SUBMIT TO THE ELECTORS OF COWLEY COUNTY A PROPOSITION TO SUBSCRIBE FOR FIFTEEN HUNDRED SHARES OF THE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE KANSAS AND NEBRASKA RAILROAD COMPANY, AND ISSUE IN EXCHANGE THEREFOR THE BONDS OF SAID COUNTY IN THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

The new residence of John Smiley on the east side of town is about finished.

Johnie Faris has taken a new berth as clerk at the Bradish House. He will be found at all times ready to accommodate guests.

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MARRIED. In Winfield Wednesday, March 12th, by Judge Johnson, Wm. Pearson and Nancy Robinson, both of Cowley county.

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Rev. C. F. Williams left yesterday to attend the annual conference of the M. E. Church, to convene at Ottawa the 22nd of this month.

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H. C. Clark of Howard county has been visiting this week in Winfield. He is a skilled mechanic, and if he concludes to make his home here, will be appreciated by our citizens.

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The M. E. Festival held on last Friday evening was financially very successful, the proceeds amounting to about $60.00.

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Withdrawal. Arthur H. Hane, the associate editor of the Democratic paper of Winfield, has severed his connection with that office; urged to it we presume, by the consciousness that "evil communications corrupt good morals."

A son of one of the first families of our city, we recognized in Mr. Hane a gentlemanly contemporary, on whom alone depended the work of preserving the dignity of the partnership.

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Mr. McCullough of Beaver township gave us a friendly call on Tuesday last. Mr. McCullough is one of the many influential and substantial Republicans of that township.

[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 20, 1873.]

"Evening Star" is the very appropriate name given a new, neat, and tastily arranged billiard hall and saloon just opened by Manse Pickering in the store room on Main street formerly occupied by Close & Greer. It really has the appearance of as creditable an institution of the kind as we have seen west of Kansas City. "Manse" invites all of his friends to call and see him.

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Road Overseers. The Township Trustee wishes us to stat that this township has five road districts, and will have to elect overseers in each. A map showing the boundaries can be seen at the County Clerk's office, and those interested can select whom they wish for overseer in their district, and vote for the same at the coming election.

Efforts are being made to secure the presence of our State Superintendent, H. D. McCarty.

T. A. WILKINSON, Co. Superintendent.

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[ADS: WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 20, 1873.]

Messrs. Maris, Carson & Baldwin at the new Drug Store, are expecting a fine assortment of fine tobaccos; also a complete stock of notions, perfumeries, hair oils, pomades, etc.

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Fresh supply of dry goods and notions just received at Ellis & Black's.

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Remove far from me vanity and lies; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me. The latter you can get at L. B. Paul's.

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WINFIELD COURIER

[Beginning with Thursday, March 27, 1873.]

NOTE: CHANGE IN EDITOR!

ON MARCH 20, 1873, IT WAS WADDELL...NOW IT IS

JAMES KELLY, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. WOW!

[THE WINFIELD COURIER, VOLUME I., NUMBER 12.]

JAMES KELLY, EDITOR.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1873.

Valedictory.

Today we close our interests and associations with the

WINFIELD COURIER, and bid adieu to an extensive circle of true and warm hearted friends.

For our course as editor and publisher of a newspaper devoted to politics, the gneral interests of Cowley county, etc., we refer to our files; there they are, our record, we are proud of them; they suit us exactly; we shall feel gratified if they have suited our readers; but, whether they have or not, there are no erasures to be made, nothing said that we wish to retract.

While submitting our views for the criticisms of the public, we have been no tool for any person, faction, or clique; have always said and done just what we thought was best, and just as we shall do hereafter in whatever position we may be placed.

For our successor, James Kelly, we bespeak success. He enters hre with our kindest wishes in every respect: that he is a reliable man, and a Republican, no one will question. May he be rewarded according to his merit.

To all our friends we say most respectful and heart felt adieu.

R. S. WADDELL.

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[JAMES KELLY: TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.]

WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1873.

Having assumed control of the COURIER, a word from me now may pave the way for a quicker and better understanding

hereafter.

Without being advised or solicited to do so, without a word of encouragement, or a promise of help from anybody; without one dollar of aid or the pledge of one dollar from anyone, I have purchased the entire Winfield COURIER outfit, and shall settle down to publishing a newspaper in Winfield in good earnest.

I have no friends to reward or enemies to punish; I have no alliances, and seek none; but with steady faith and honest purpose, I hope to win the respect and confidence of all.

The COURIER will support no unworthy measures or men knowingly. Its highest and first aim will be to establish a reputation for reliability; then the highway to usefulness to the reader and profit to the publishers will be opened.

The COURIER will be the friend of the best interests of Cowley county.

In party matters this paper will be Republican and espe-cially solicits the support of the Republicans of the county.

Its columns will be open to a respectable discussion of all local questions or matters of general interest.

Hoping for a generous welcome to this new sphere, from the people of Cowley, and craving a charitable construction for whatever of censurable character may appear in the paper, I am hopefully and timorously, JAMES KELLY.

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Mr. Kelly will fill all the subscriptions for the COURIER as shown by the books.

R. S. W. & Co.

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[SILVERDALE: ONE MAN KILLED AND ANOTHER WOUNDED.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 27, 1873.

A TERRIBLE AFFRAY.

One Man Killed and Another Wounded.

From Mr. Gilstrap of Silverdale we learn the following.

On Saturday morning last four men traveling horseback were in camp at Hilton's crossing of Grouse creek below Silverdale in this county, and about daylight four men in a spring wagon rode up to the horseback party, and enquired for stolen horses, whereupon one of the horseback party drew a revolver and discharged two shots at Van Orm, a deputy U. S. Marshal, one of the party in search of horses, and at the third shot killed Parker, another of Van Orm's party, the ball passing clear through his body. At the time Parker was shot he was scuffling with one John Stroup for the possession of a shot gun, and which Stroup obtained when Parker fell, and turning it upon Van Orm, fired without effect; whereupon Van Orm shot Stroup in the shoulder. He now lies at the house of Mr. Gilstrap in a critical condition under arrest. Parker's body was taken back to Elgin, in Howard county, by his friends.

It appears that the horse thieves passed through Elgin Thursday or Friday last, coming west, and that the evening mail brought a poster that advertised some stolen horses and thieves that answered the description of the party, whereupon Van Orm, Parker, and two other men, citizens of Elgin, started in pursuit of the thieves with the result as above related.

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[REPORT FROM "C. L. R." - ROCK.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 27, 1873.

Rock, Kansas, March 24th, 1873.

Can you explain why the subscribers to the COURIER, from this vicinity, do not receive their paper?

We would be willing to attribute the occasional loss of a copy of some mistake, and let the matter pass. But as the rule is not to receive the paper, and the exception (very rare at that) to, we think it time to investigate the matter a little.

The Telegram comes every week--the COURIER seldom or never. Is there not "something rotten in Denmark?"

THEN HE STARTS IN COMPLAINING ABOUT "RINGS," ETC.

Now will the COURIER tell us if the City of Winfield has gone into the ring operation?

The mail route from Winfield to Rock is not very tortuous, nor the Post office officials very numerous; and having every confidence (?) in them, we ask where lies the trouble? Can we be let into the secret, or what is better, dan we be allowed to receive our paper?

The Republicans of this township met in caucus on the 22nd, and nominated the following ticket for the Spring election.

For Trustee, William White.

Clerk, George H. Williams.

Treasurer, William H. Grow.

Justice, George H. Williams.

Constables, Justus F. Williams and Andrew J. McCollin.

Road Overseers, Henry Rogers and William Funk.

A township committee was also elected consisting of C. L. Rood, Chairman, John Funk, and William White. C. L. R.

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[REPORT FROM DEXTER: AUTHOR, IF ANY, CHOPPED OFF AT BOTTOM.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 27, 1873.

DEXTER, KS., March 22, 1873.

The people of this township met at this place this afternoon and nominated the following persons to fill the various township offices at the spring election.

The mail this afternoon brought the Telegram as usual and as usual did not bring the COURIER. Now why is this? Do you publish your paper in time or does the Telegram use more energy than the COURIER? The appearance of the two papers do not indicate anything of that kind.

REST OBSCURED...CUT OUT.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1873.

R. S. Waddell and Sister take their departure for the east Monday next.

Bliss & Blandon's mill grinds corn for twenty miles around and still is not crowded.

Judge Campbell thinks of moving to Winfield soon with the intention of residing here. We are glad to record this.

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Mr. McMillin, of the firm of McMillen & Shields, was visited this week by his father from Ohio. Mr. McMillin will remain in Winfield during the spring.

NOTE: ABOVE DOES NOT JIBE WITH AD...McMILLEN.

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We learn from several of the children who received the tickets, that our worthy fellow townsman, J. B. Fairbank, purchased some three or four dollars worth of the tickets to the Sunday School Concert, and gratuitously distributed them among the children of the city.

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Judge M. S. Adams of Leavenworth, spent a few days here this week. We hope he may like Winfield well enough to make it his permanent home.

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Messrs. Blair & Towle of Eldorado gave us a call on Monday last. These gentlemen propose to locate in Winfield, and do a mercantile business in line of the dry goods and groceries. We are pleased to welcome at any time such valuable acquisitions to our town.

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Fire. An extensive fire swept over several square miles of prairie immediately east of town last Thursday, doing a good deal of damage to farmers. It came from Timber creek before a strong northeast wind. Messrs. Swain and Rice had their houses burned down, and Messrs. Matthewson, Thompson, and others, lost more or less fencing and hay.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 27, 1873.]

District Court. On Monday of this week court convened at this place, his Honor, Judge W. P. Campbell, presiding. We notice the following members of the bar present from a distance: Hon. W. P. Hackney, from Sumner county; Judge M. S. Adams, of Leavenworth county; and Hon. James McDermott, of Dexter, and C. R. Mitchell, of Arkansas City.

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The Concerts given by the Sunday School last Thursday and Friday nights were very pleasant affairs. Mrs. E. P. Hickok and Dr. Egbert and Prof. Tyrrel were the leading adult spirits. Misses Blandon and Holmes presided at the piano, with taste and skill. Master Johnson, a lad of about seven years, was the star of the occasion. Mrs. Partington was hard to excel. At the close of the second evening's exercises, a poem in memory of Mrs. D. P. Manning, composed and set to music, written by Mrs. E. P. Hickock, was sung in quartette very affectingly, Mrrs. H. D. Roberts leading. [QUESTIONS: D. P. MANNING? HICKOK OR HICKOCK?]

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[BRIDGES.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 27, 1873.

For the information of your readers I would state that travel across the bridge south of town has been stopped. It was found that the north abutment was not sufficiently strong to hold the fill, and Maj. Hobston, the contractor, has several men at work putting it in shape. The bridge will probably be ready for crossing early next week.

On behalf of the Township Board I would state that as yet neither bridge has been accepted, nor will they, or the balance of the money be paid, until both are put in shape to conform to the contract. The contractor realizes the fact and is acting accordingly.

J. P. SHORT, Trustee.

Winfield, March 26, 1873.

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[REPORT: MR. COLLINS OF ARKANSAS CITY.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 27, 1873.

Mr. Collins of Arkansas City passed through town this week on his way to his home from Washington where he has been spending the winter in the interest of the Cattle Trail, Post Road, etc., across the Indian Territory.

He reports his bill status quo, and says he has the assurance that our present delegation will give all their influence for its passage. Mr. Phillips, whose opposition to any and every measure affecting the Indians is so much feared, says that a trail road not quite so wide as that heretofore proposed would receive his support.

It will be remembered that it was Mr. Collins' effort to induce Congress to neutralize a strip 5 or 10 miles in width southward from the mouth of the Walnut for a post and commercial road connecting our state direct with Texas.

When this is accomplished, and a Rail Road built up the Walnut Valley for carrying the herds of Texas cattle, which would come up this trail, we may hope that money will be more plenty and business lively in our county.

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[RECAP OF CARD OF THANKS: C. F. WILLIAMS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 27, 1873.

WILLIAMS GAVE THANKS TO THOSE WHO SOUGHT TO MAKE UP TO HIM THE RECENT LOSS OF HIS HORSE. "You were guilty of paying me a genuine compliment in taking for granted that I had started for confference upon the day on which it was my express purpose to go; but an unexpected change came in upon my arrangements, and decided me to forego that privilige and I am still here.

HE HINTS THAT HE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RETURN TO WINFIELD AT THE END OF CONFERENCE HE IS GOING TO.

C. F. WILLIAMS.

Winfield, March 22nd, 1873.

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[RECAP: ELECTION PROCLAMATION BY JAMES PARKER, SHERIFF.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 27, 1873.

ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 15, 1873....

PROPOSITION: To take and subscribe for 1,500 shares of capital stock of the Kansas and Nebraska Railway Company, of $100 each, such subscription to be payable in the bonds of Cowley County 30 years from their date, and to bear interest of 7% per annum, payable semi-annually.

SAME ITEMS AS BEFORE RE DEPOTS, ETC., AS OUTLINED IN PREVIOUS ELECTION.

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[RECAP OF ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICES.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MARCH 27, 1873.

RECAP OF ESTATES SETTLED IN PROBATE COURT.

1. Estate of Chillion Daniels, late of Cowley County, deceased, by Henry C. Fisher, Administrator.

2. Estate of Frank Bilsland, late of Cowley County, decased, by S. A. Wier, Administrator.

3. Estate of Jacob H. Fleener, late of Cowley County, deceased, by Aaron Fleener, Executor.

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NEXT EDITION OF WINFIELD COURIER MISSING...THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN

APRIL 3, 1872, EDITION.

[REPORT FROM "R. J. S." - ROCK TOWNSHIP - RAILROAD BONDS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1873 - FRONT PAGE.

Railroad Bonds.

ROCK TOWNSHIP, APRIL 3, 1873.

Talking the other day with an old friend of mine, who lives in Vernon township, about Railroads; he made this objection: "My farm is now worth five dollars per acre; in a few years Railroads will make it worth fifty dollars; it yields just as many bushels now as it will then, but it will be assessed more then than now; therefore, I am opposed to Railroads." My friend has 160 acres, at five dollars. It is worth eight hundred dollars; at fifty dollars it will be worth eight thousand dollars. When it reaches fifty dollars, let him sell; put the eight thousand dollars in bonds at ten percent, or loan it to his neighbor on good security at one, or one and a half percent per month. His income will be eight hundred, nine hundred and sixty, or one thousand four hundred and forty dollars. Does his farm pay him now? An acre garden will furnish him all the vegetables he now raises, and his income will support him. Farming is hard work. Living on an income is easy. Or he can go West, buy cheap lands, build Railroads, and do the same thing over again. Every additional competing Railroad reduces freights. Five years ago I lived in Davis county, and after the building of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway, the grain dealers in Junction City paid for wheat what it was worth in St. Louis, less the cost of shipment. Before the building of the M. K. and T., it cost forty-seven cents a bushel to carry wheat to St. Louis; after being built, twenty-one, making a direct saving to the producer of twenty-six cents.

Assuring the average yield to be twenty-five bushels per acre, every acre brought with the produces six dollars and fifty cents more than it would have done, had the M. K. and T. Railroad not been built. [? SENTENCE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE ?] How many acres will it take to pay the additional tax placed on our land to Cowley county by the building of the Kansas and Nebraska Railway?

There will be enough saved on salt and groceries alone in Cowley county to more than pay the tax; for goods can and will de delivered in the Walnut Valley for les than they are now in Wichita. When land in Cowley county arises to fifty dollars per acre, taxes will not be as burdensome as they are now, for there will be ten times the taxable prroperty to pay it. Many hands make light work. Many dollars make light taxes. It is the duty of every man who has the prosperity and development of our county at heart to vote for the bonds. R. J. S.

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[REPORT FROM "C. L. R." - ROCK CORRESPONDENT - RE ELECTION.]

WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1873 - FRONT PAGE.

ROCK, KANS., April 2, 1873.

Our election for Township officers passed off quietly, resulting, as predicted some time ago, in the election of the entire Republican Ticket. The vote polled was very light, doubtless owing to the severe wind storm which prevailed during the grater part of the day. Early in the day a fusion ticket was placed in the field headed with the name of L. B. Lamb for Trustee. Mr. Lamb is a good Citizen and a very worthy man, and although he may have been in the right church, the result shows that the ushers (his friends) placed him in the "wrong pew." The opposition candidate for Justice of the Peace, who was introduced as a man who had been "picked up to run for squar" doubtless considered himself in poor condition for running, as he withdrew early in the day, distanced at the first quarter.

The friends of Mr. Lamb continued to peddle his tickets until about two o'clock. When seeing so many of their favorite ballots go down not into the ballot box, but into the vest pockets of the voters, they virtually gave up the contest on trustee, and turned their batteries against the regular nominees, for constable and road overseers. Mr. Grow's popularity as a public officer and also that of Mr. Williams was clearly shown by the absence of opposition; while the sterling integrity of Mr. White is clearly proven by the almost unanimous voice of the people, re-electing him to the office of Trustee, against the strongest opposition that could be brought to bear against him.

"Thus endeth the first lesson." We are satisfied with the moral taught. C. L. R.

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[COL. A. M. YORK.]

WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 1873 - FRONT PAGE.]

Col. A. M. York.

This individual, who has obtained so much notoriety in connection with the Pomeroy scandal in Kansas, is not a stranger to Tennessee. He served in the U. S. army in this state in the years 1864, 1865, and 1868, having been stationed at various times at Shelbyville, Bedford county, Springfield, Robertson county, and elsewhere in the country around Nashville.

He was at one time captain of company G, of the 15th U. S. colored infantry. This regiment was made up at Columbia, Shelbyville, and Springfield, Tennessee. Many of our readers will remember that about the time of the enlistment of these troops there were certain agents from Massachusetts in this state, enlisting colored soldiers to fill the quota of that state. These agents received from $1,000 to $2,500 bounty for each soldier so enlisted. Many of the soldiers of the regiment above referred to were enlisted as Massachusetts recruits, and were credited to that state. The colonel and lieutenant colonel of the regiment were implicated in these transactions, and were said to have received $500 for each recruit in their regiment so enlisted, and credited to Massachusetts. Captain York was author of the plot by which these officers were induced to take part in these unlawful transactions, and which resulted in their being court-martialed, convicted, and sentenced. Lieutenant Jackson to pay a fine of $25,000 or to be confined at hard labor in the penitentiary for five years; and Col. T. Jeff. Downey to be dismissed from the service.

At all events Captain York was the principal witness against them; and after their removal, he was made colonel of the regiment. It was generally believed that he acted as a spy, informer, and prosecutor against them, in order to accomplish his own ambitious designs. He was looked upon as a smart, scheming, unscrupulous, and ambitious man, who stopped at nothing which could contribute to his success.

He had a brother who was assistant surgeon of the regiment, but was court-martialed and dismissed for bringing a prostitute into the camp disguised in the uniform of a soldier, and who had been retained for some time as cook.

There are a few of the reminiscences of the citizens of Nashville and vicinity in regard to this scheming adventurer. He was mustered out--with his regiment--at Nashville, in 1866, and subsequently went to Shelbina, Missouri, where he established a newspaper; from thence he went to Kansas, where his adroitness as a conspirator has given him an unenviable notoriety.

Nashville Bulletin.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE: JAMES KELLY, EDITOR.]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 10, 1873.

Many persons inquire to know how taxes can be lower with a railroad built and the bonds upon us, than without either bonds or railroad. For the year 1872 the county tax was twelve mills on the dollar. This was raised off a property valuation in the county amounting to about $2,000,000. If a railroad is built through the county, it will result in increasing our taxable property threefold, or to $6,000,000. A tax levy of four mills on the dollar would then create a revenue equal to twelve mills on $2,000,000. About the same amount of county expenses will be incurred in the administration of county affairs whether a railroad is built or not; whether our taxable property remains at $2,000,000 or rises to $6,000,000. Hence, the more capital there is in a county the less will be the percent of tax levy to raise a given amount of revenue. Now, to lay aside all other considerations, such as convenience, civilization, moral, mental, and physical development, and act upon the naked question of economy to taxpayers, we believe that the showing is in favor of voting bonds and securing a railroad instead of being against it.

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[STATE NEWS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 10, 1873.

Agent Stubbs has orders to remove the Kaw Indians as soon as he can make the necessary arrangements. Get ready soon, Mr. Stubbs.

The Council Grove Democrat says, on authority of Col. Stover, that the Kaw land appraisement has been accepted and will be advertised as soon as practicable.

Lawrence has been selected as the point for the soldiers' re-union, which will take place sometime in May.

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[ORGANIZATION OF A FARMERS CLUB - RICHLAND TOWNSHIP.]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 10, 1873.

A meeting was held at S. D. Grooms' in Richland township, April 5th, to organize a Farmers Club. The following officers were elected: N. J. Larkin, President; Robert Thirsk, Vice President; Frank Cox, Secretary. N. J. Larkin, Frank Cox, and Dr. Phelps were appointed a committee to draft a Constitution and By-laws to govern the Club.

The following Resolution was unanimously adopted.

RESOLVED: That we request our Township Trustee to furnish this Club statistics of all growing crops, number of forest and fruit trees, number of rods of hedge set out in our Township.

They will meet next at Floral school house April 19th, 1873, at 2 p.m.

N. J. LARKIN, Pres.

FRANK COX, Secretary.

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[ORDER: SETTLERS, OSAGE TRUST AND DIMINISHED RESERVE LANDS]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 10, 1873.

The following important order has been received at Wichita.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, GENERAL LAND OFFICE,

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 17, 1873.

Register and Receiver, Wichita, Kansas.

GENTLEMEN. I am in recipt of numerous applications through your office, from settlers of the Osage trust and diminished reserve lands, to prove up and pay for their claims, after the expiration of the year from settlement, and allowed by act of July 15th, under which said lands are sold. This question has been carefully considered, and you are now advised, that I can see no objection to applying to the settlers on these lands the same rules governing similar cases, elsewhere, to-wit: Where a party fails to make his proof and payment withint the time required, but does subsequently appear and offer such proof, and tender payment, the same may be received if found satisfactory in other respects, Provided, no adverse right has attached to the land, and provided further, that they pay the 5 percent interest as required in the 2nd section, act of May 9th, 1872, when the claim is made under its provisions.

Our course, the settlers will understand that if they allow the time to expire, they do so at their peril, for in all such cases a subsequent right, with full compliance shown, will defeat the original claimant. * * * *

Very respectfully,

W. W. CURTIS,

Assistant Commissioner.

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[REPORT FROM "D. C." - DEXTER CORRRESPONDENT.]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 10, 1873.

DEXTER, KANSAS, March 27th, 1873.

Today our winter term of school closed. It is the first school taught in our new school house, and a six months term. The teacher, Mr. S. F. Overman, has been very successful in his efforts to teach the "young ideas how to shoot," and has fairly won the good opinion of all the parents and guardians, whose children have been committed to his care. Quite a number of the friends of the school dropped in to witness the closing exer-

cises. No extensive preparation had been made, and no particular programme marked out.

The school was dismissed by T. R. Bryan, School Director for the District.

D. C.

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[FROM CORRESPONDENT AT ARKANSAS CITY: NAME CHOPPED OFF!]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 10, 1873.

Correct one item in your issue of the 3rd [THIS EDITION WAS MISSING FROM MICROFILM ROLL], not material, except as it may misdirect the efforts of justice.

Mr. Deming and his party were almost certainly killed by Cheyennes of "Big Jake's" band. "Whirlwinds" camp was some thirty miles distant at the time.

The body of Mr. Deming was brought into town on Monday, the seventh inst. and buried. The others were buried where they fell. The bodies were terribly mangled, and Mr. Deming was scalped.

The avowed object of the Cheyennes in committing this outrage was to drive the surveyors from their work; in which plan they were entirely successful. All, including the part of relief, have arrived in town. A military guard is expected to soon arrive. Much sadness is felt by the friends of the deceased.

We rejoice to see that the COURIER is making an earnest effort in behalf of the railroad bonds. A pull together will win the day.

Everybody is busy. Peanuts are being planted. There is much movement in real estate, and prices are stiffening. A fine class of settlers are now coming in with money in their pockets to buy out the earlier claimants. We hear the shriek of the locomotive afar off.

I regret to learn from your local columns that two of our fellow citizens sold out an immense stock of beads, leggins, tomahawks, moccasins, and other warlike gear at your town the other day, and were compelled to borrow clothing to wear home. There is no reason in the world why you fellows should don savage attire. You are sufficiently "on your ear" among yourselves already; no need of war-paint or scarlet breech-clouts. I propose that Waddell, Allison, "mr. jackson," "mr. bliss," "mr. saffold" and all the rest, including the sheriff and deputies, don this sanguinary garb and have it cut on the fair ground. It is likely that they would handle each other worse than "Oakes's cat" was treated. (You see jokes do travel!)

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 10, 1873.

Billey Anderson has returned.

Now is the time to plant pea-nuts.

Judge T. B. Ross is quite sick.

Maj. Durrow, the railroad man, arrived yesterday.

The 7th of April came down handsomely--with a big snow.

The Mail Route between Wichita and Arkansas City has been abolished.

The Regular Republican ticket was defeated at the City election last Monday.

Hereafter Cowley county criminals are to be consigned to a dungeon in Arkansas City.

Mr. Manning has about two hundred small soft maple trees to give away to his personal friends who want them. Call soon.

Through Superintendent Wilkinson's efforts, Winfield was honored with the location of the Teachers Institute.

Prof. L. B. Kellogg, the "jack of all trades and master of none," who lately flourished at Arkansas City, has removed to Colorado.

Mr. D. A. Millington will lecture before the teachers of the Institute on Wednesday evening next on the subject of

"Astronomy."

Spotted Fever (or Spinal Meningitis) has made its appearance on Grouse creek. About a dozen deaths are reported in the vicinity of Lazette.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 10, 1873.]

The Party that went out from Arkansas City to clean out the redskins returned without killing any. They report seeing several thousand.

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L. J. Webb, Esq., has purchased Wm. Boyer's book store and news depot. Webb will make it a popular resort if anybody can. His enterprise and affability assure success.

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An awful (for this county) storm of wind and snow came down from the north last Sunday night and Monday. "And cold as winter was the flow."

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The Ladies of the Baptist Society will give a social at the residence of C. A. Bliss Wednesday evening, April 16th. Music, refreshments, and a good social time is expected. All are invited to attend.

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John Stroup, the horse thief who was shot in the shoulder in the affray on Grouse Creek some weeks since, was taken possession of by a party from Howard county, who said they were going to take him back for trial. It is supposed that he never got to

Howard.

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The City Election passed off quietly, the "fusionists" winning by a large majority. We hope our Mayor elect will now go to work to settle the Town Site difficulty, and not blast the expectations of his friends and supporters.

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The Township Trustees, twenty-one in number, in this county, should have made an annual settlement with the County Board at its last meeting. At such time all the business affairs of the township are passed upon and approved or disapproved by the board. No such settlement was made except by two or three.

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An event transpired in Judge T. H. Johnson's family last Monday night that deserves mention. The Judge has a very fine Magee hog of the female persuasion that has been the charm of the neighborhood and pet of the household from infancy. Its winsome ways and docile nature drew many friends to its side, and was particularly drawing on the Judge. Under his tender care and yearning solicitude she has waxed from tender pighood to matronly hoghood. As time sped apace she manifested signs of more than maidenly proportions; whereupon the Judge's anxiety grew with the budding promise of his idol.

In the cold and snow of Monday night a path was beaten between the couch of the Judge and that of the pet in his watch for events that had "cast their shadows before." The morning dawned upon a mother and eight spotted children and joy reigned in all the household. During the day the newly elected Mayor and City Council waited upon the Judge and showered their congratulations upon him. The mother is doing as well as could be expected and is to have a lot deeded her when they get flying round loose.

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[THE LATE INDIAN MASSACRE: ARTICLE BY A. R. NAYLOR.]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 10, 1873.

[For the Winfield COURIER.]

The Late Indian Massacre.

On the 19th of March, a band of Cheyenne Indians attacked, and killed a party of surveyors, consisting of four men, of which party Mr. Edgar N. Demming, son of Mr. A. N. Demming of Arkanss City, was the compassman. Mr. Demming, being the leader of the surveying party, is supposed to be the reason why he was the only one of the party who was scalped by the Indians. Mr. Demming was a promising young man, 19 years and 4 months of age. Immediately upon the report of this sad occurrence reaching Arkansas City, a company of 32 men, well armed, went out to recover, if possible, the bodies of those who were killed, and bring them home for interment. The company found all the bodies near together, where they had fallen. The brought the remains of E. N. Demming home today, and he was buried here at one o'clock p.m., April 7th. There others were so mutilated to render removal impossible, and they gave them a Christian burial where they had fallen. This was on the Cimaron river, about 150 miles southwest from Arkansas City. Captain Turner's surveying party, who were near the same place, and the mule supply teams have all come in safely without any loss. I was present at the burial off E. N. Demming. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, a very large number was in attendance.

A. R. NAYLOR.

NOTE: HE EVIDENTLY WROTE "DEMMING"...ALSO CIMARON RIVER.

COULD THESE BE WRONG?

FIRST ITEM CONCERNING THIS FROM TRAVELER HAD "DEMING."

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[EDITORIAL PAGE: JAMES KELLY, EDITOR.]

WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1873.

GLORY ENOUGH!!

The Bonds Carried by 300 Majority!!

THE CARS COMING!!

The latest returns from the various precincts assure us that the bonds in favor of the Kansas and Nebraska Railroad have been voted by about three hundred majority. The company proposes to go to work at once, and expect to have the grading all done to Winfield before the ground freezes next winter. The company is perfectly able to push things, since they are backed by all the capital necessary to complete so vast an enterprise. Maj. Durrow, the energetic and whole-souled chief engineer of the road, will return to Junction City and put men at work upon the line as soon as the votes are canvassed, and ere long the iron horse will wake the echoes of the Walnut Valley.

DID NOT BOTHER TO GIVE FOR/AGAINST BONDS BREAKDOWN!

TOTAL AGAINST: 798. TOTAL FOR: 1,138.

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Town Site Suit Settled.

The following glorious news for the people of Winfield was received by the Clerk of the District court of Cowley county last Saturday.

SUPREME COURT,

THE STATE OF KANSAS. ss.

To the District Court within and for the 13th Judicial District, Cowley county, Kansas, Greeting:

WHEREAS, In a certain civil action lately pending before you, wherein Enoch Maris et al were Plaintiffs and the Winfield Town Co. were Defendants, a Judgment was rendered by you in favor of the said E. Maris et als on a transcript of which Judgment and record said Winfield Town Company prosecuted a petition in error in the Supreme Court within and for the state of Kansas.

AND WHEREAS, At the January term of said Supreme Court,

A. D 1873, on consideration of the said petition in error, it was ordered and adjudged by the said Supreme Court, that the said Judgment of the court below be reversed with cost, and the cause remanded for further proceedings, you are therefore commanded, that without delay, you cause execution to be had of the said Judgment of the Supreme Court, according to Law the said petition in error to the contrary notwithstanding.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Supreme Court, affixed at my office in the City of Topeka on the 9th day of April A. D. 1873.

A. HAMMATT, Clerk.

Thus the vexed suit to set aside the deeds made by the Probate Judge to the Winfield Town Company is now settled and everybody can take hold in earnest to make Winfield what it ought to be--the queen of the Walnut Valley. We have never taken sides in this controversy because it was in the Courts and different persons had different views. Now that Mr. Maris is out of court with his suit, there is nothing in the way of making a prosperous town of Winfield. The town company is also now in a position where it can afford to be generous and pursue a policy that shall contribute largely to the fullest development of the town.

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[TEACHER'S INSTITUTE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 17, 1878.

The Teacher's Institute of the 13th Judicial District, convened at the Academy in Winfield, on the evening of the 15th. Superintendent Wilkinson was chosen chairman, and Mr. Walton, secretary.

The room was quite full; most of whom were citizens of Winfield. The attendance of teachers was not very full on account of the inclemency of the weather. The chairman stated that Mr. Parmelee, who was expected to lecture to the meeting, was unable to do so.

Participants: Prof. Felter, author of Felter's arithmetic, sent by State Superintendet McCarty; Major Durrow; Mr. Fairbank.

The following is a list of the names of Teachers present from abroad, who are in attendance at the Institute.

THE COURIER OFFICE will be removed next week into the room heretofore used by the county as Court room and county offices. Remember the place--second floor of Old Log Store building. Our friends are requested to call and see us in our new quarters.

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All of the city ordinances enacted by the old council took effect on the 15th inst.

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School will begin again next Monday. Rev. Parmelee and Miss Tucker, teachers.

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Dr. Egbert his removed his office to his new building on Ninth Avenue, opposite Alexander & Saffold's law office.

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The Social at C. A. Bliss is postponed due to inclement weather.

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J. C. Fuller has removed the old town company building on the lot south of Maris & Baldwin. He proposes to finish it up in neat style, suitable for a store room.

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The County Officers will take up their beds and walk--from the Old Log Store building to the second story of the old town company building.

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One McCullough, a horse thief who was caught in the act of selling a stolen horse in Wichita, was taken out into the brush along the Arkansas and lost. He ne'er will steal a horse again.

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The King Wrought Iron Bridge Manufactory and iron works, located at Topeka with a capital of $1,000,000, the largest and completest bridge manufactory on the continent, are preparing to furnish and erect all kinds of bridges. The King Wrought Iron Bridge and Railroad Bridges are specialties. They also manufacture store fronts, window sills and caps, and columnns.

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Last Monday, Mr. Bellmire, the beer manufacturer, sent us a full eight gallon keg of beer. To say the least of it, is to pronounce it good, and we have been happy ever since--salubriously happy. Mr. Bellmire is now manufacturing a very good article of beer, and he keeps on hand a sufficient quantity to accommodate his patrons at any time. We also learn that he has rented the large stone building situated half a mile south of the brewery, and that he will herafter give a social hop on every Thursday evening.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 17, 1873.]

At the Meeting of the School Board today, it was decided that the Winfield school house should not be used for any other than educational purposes.

The above decision does not affect the promise given to the Congregational Church for their next sociable.

D. N. EGBERT, Jr., Dist. Clerk.

Winfield, April 10, 1873.

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Requa & Bing's Clothing Emporium.

Mr. Bing of the above named firm came from the eastern cities last week, where he had been for some two weeks making purchases for the spring trade in Winfield. A large lot of the clothing, furnishing goods, etc., which he purchased, came in this week via Independence. All of these goods were purchased from first hands in Cincinnati by Mr. Bing.

LONG ARTICLE...SKIPPED MOST OF IT!

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[MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 1873.

Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners

of the county of Cowley, state of Kansas,

Held at Winfield, April 7th, 1873.

On canvassing the votes, the following township officers were declared elected.

The bricklayers are putting the finishing toch to the walls of the new bank building.

Friend Kirk is doing a brisk business at blacksmithing since moving his shop nearer the center of business.

Judge Jackson has moved the county clerk's office into the upper story of his building next door south of Davis' livery stable.

W. W. Walton has moved his office upstairs in the District Clerk's office over the old log store.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 24, 1873.]

Burt Covert after a two weeks' illness, is again perambulating the streets. We are glad to see you around again, Burrt.

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Several noted dogs have left town, not having the necessary one dollar to pay their tax under the late ruling of our City administration.

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The many new houses just erected on Meanor addition add much to the appearance to the south side of our young City.

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Mr. W. W. Andrews tells us he intends burning 500,000 brick this season. We hope he will have good luck for there will be a demand for all of them.

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Fire! Fire! was the horrible cry that smote our ear last Tuesday morning and all hands from the Editor to the "Devil" went pell, mell, down the street to assist, if need be, in extinguishing the flames, but fortunately the fire was put out before it could do any damage. The house is occupied by Mr. Suit, Esq., and is a one story stone building. Our citizens cannot be too careful in guarding against fires in this windy country.

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The Baptist Sociable was held at the residence of C. A. Bliss last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bliss, Mrs. Jennie Tousey, and Spencer Bliss constituted a reception committee. The church will gain by $17.75.

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Quite a little breeze occurred at the Thomasville dance on Monday night last, in which there were several heads cracked and some wild shooting done. It seems that a young man from up about Nennescah came down there with the intention of running the dance, to which some of the boys objected, causing quite a disturbance. The proprietors of the Winfield brewery had hauled over a few kegs of lager to sell to the thirsty and having taken sides with the belligerents during the mellee, the victors demolished their entire outfit and sent them home in sorrow. Several of our young folks from town were in attendance but none were seriously injured, only a little frightened.

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[MINUTES OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: APRIL 18, 1873.]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 24, 1873.

For the railroad, stock and bonds, 1,165; against the railroad, stock and bonds, 874.

On motion the chairman of the Board was authorized to subscribe for 1,500 shares of the capital stock of the Kansas and Nebraska railroad, and to take such means as may be necessary for the printing and lithographing of the bonds.

SKIPPED THE REST.

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[JAIL.]

WINFIELD COURIER, APRIL 24, 1873.

Substance of an Order Made by the Board.

A contract was entered into by the Board, with the City of Winfield; the latter to build a jail to cost not less than $2,500.00 and the county to erect a court house and county offices, at the cost of $8,500.00 cash. A committee was ap-

pointed to get up a plan and specifications which, when affected by the Board, the County clerk shall publish a notice for sealed proposals, for thirty days, in the Winfield COURIER and Arkansas City TRAVELER.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 1, 1873.

Shinnaman [?] makes a good city marshal. [SEEMS THEY JUST COULD NOT SPELL HIS NAME CORRECTLY!]

The Methodist parsonage is making progress.

John Patterson has bought the Sprague saloon.

The City Council charges three hundred dollars per annum for a dram shop license.

Mr. Manning sold four acres of his land the other day at one hundred dollars per acre.

S. C. Smith, Esq., of this place, drove one yoke of his cattle upon the scales last week, and they lifted the beam at 4,140 pounds.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 1, 1873.]

The attention of contractors is called to the plan and specifications for a court house, advertised in another column.

AD:

Sealed Proposals.

SEALED Proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Cowley County, Kansas, at the County Clerk's Office up to May 30th 1873 at 1 o'clock P.M. for the construction of a Temporary Court House and county Office Rooms not to exceed in cost $10,000. Plans and specifications of the work and material to be seen at the County Clerk's Office at Winfield, Kansas. The right to reject any and all proposals is reserved.

A. A. JACKSON, County Clerk.

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Judge Johnson sold ten acres of land in the town site of Arkansas City for four hundred dollars, last week.

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Rev. Lowrey, the newly appointed Methodist minister upon this charge, preached an excellent discourse to a full house last Sabbath.

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William N. Towner, an active witness against Senator Pomeroy, in the Senatorial investigation, is confined in the Eopeka jail on charge of bigamy. "Thus one by one the lillies fade."

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If you want to buy good lumber at reasonable figures, go to the lumber yard of McClure & Co., in this place. Our amiable friend, Billy Anderson, is the agent at this point, and will sell you all the lumber you want.

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Marshal Shennaman had all the boys in town helping him corral the dogs of the city. We wish the Marshal success in his new field of operations.

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Talk about your Junction City stone--Winfield can boast of the best stone in the whole country. We noticed the workman on the new bank building sawing it into shape, and it seems to work equal to wood.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 1, 1873.]

KILLED. Frank Triplett, a brother of Goldie Triplett, once a resident of this place, was killed in a duel near Salina in this State. An exchange says:

"Both were young gentlemen of good family, and with every prospect of long and happy lives before them. At the second fire Triplett fell dead, shot through the heart, and lived but a moment. Bates was shot through the shoulder the first fire, and through the lungs the second, and cannot possibly recover. Triplett was a young man of unusual promise, being something of a poet, an artist, and we believe was a graduate of law and medicine. Thus are two young lives cut off to satisfy a point of honor.

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We have just received a letter from D. W. Durrow, chief engineer of the K. & N. Railroad, in which he tells us the name of the road has been changed to the St. Joseph, Kansas & Texas Pacific Railway.

This has long been a pet project with the people of St. Joseph, and by winning her interests brings to their aid some of the wealthiest capitalists of that wealthy city. By May 10th, active operations will commence all along the line, and the Road will be pushed as fast as men and money can push it.

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Parlor Saloon and Billiard Hall. At an expense of upward $3,000, Mance Pickering has furnished and fitted out complete the finest saloon and Billiard Hall in this part of the state. He has leased the property known as the Town Company building for one year, and the interior as well as the exterior improvements made on the building surpasses any like improvements in the city. The second floor will be exclusively a billard hall while the saloon and one billiard table will be kept on the first floor. Mance proposes to open out tonight, in best style, and tomorrow evening he will give "Free Lunch," with music, etc. The thirsty are specially invited to call and partake of anything in the line of drink, and consequently feel happy.

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30 Days

Is as long as I can credit. Parties knowing themselves indebted to me will please settle now or their bills will be presented. I shall settle up the 1st of each month.

L. J. WEBB.

May 1st, 1873.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 1, 1873.]

Last Thursday Evening we had the pleasure of attending a social party at the Queen Village school house, on Timber creek. The music was furnished by Sumner & Craine, and of course was first class. Proceeds went to help furnish the school house, which, by the way, is a model country school house, to erect which, the district voted, we believe, some $500 in bonds, and it would be safe to say that no house like it has been built in the county for the same amount of money. The work was done by Thomas Hart and Henry Mount.

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Come and see the Brick yards north of town. I am prepared to make half a milion bricks this season, or more if ordered early. I will use a heavier and better Clay, than used last season, will temper and mold, on an improved plan. The brick will in every way be larger, and make a stronger, handsomer, and better wall than any brick that has ever been manufactured in the county.

W. W. ANDREWS.

May 1st, 1873.

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PROBABLY SHOULD MENTION FOR TWO WEEKS [MAY 1/MAY 8, 1873[ THE PAPER DEVOTED FIRST PAGE TO A LECTURE ON ASTRONOMY BY D. A. MILLINGTON BEFORE THE TEACHERS INSTITUTE HELD AT WINFIELD APRIL 22, 1873, WHEREIN A NUMBER OF THE TEACHER WERE LISTED, ETC. VERY HARD TO READ: LISTING OF TEACHERS, THAT IS.

I SKIPPED THIS LONG ARTICLE!

[EDITORIAL PAGE: JAMES KELLY, EDITOR.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 8, 1873.

The Town Site.

"We see from our exchanges that the impression has gone abroad that the Winfield Town site trouble has been decided in favor of the Town company. Now this impression went abroad from the manner in which the COURIER spoke of the matter two weeks ago. It stated plainly that the decision vested the title in the Town company. This was untrue and published in that sheet with the intention of misleading the public." Telegram.

The following is what we did say as clipped from the

COURIER, and any honest man will the difference between the Telegram and the truth.

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"Thus the vexed suit, to set aside the deeds made by the Probate Judge to the Winfield Town company, is now settled, and everybody can take hold to make Winfield what it ought to be--the Queen of the Walnut valley. We have never taken sides in the controversy, because it was in the courts and different persons had different views.

"Now that Mr. Maris is out of court with his suit, there is nothing in the way of making a prosperous town of Winfield. The Town company is also now in a position where it can afford to be generous and pursue a policy that shall contribute largely to the fullest development of the town."

Now where do we "state plainly that the decision vested the title in the Town company."

The suit is out of court. The "citizens" and Town company have it within themselves to adjust the difficulty in an amicable manner so that there may be an end to the strife and bickering, that have thus far retarded the progress and prosperity of our town, and the COURIER will always be found ready to advocate anything that will tend to that most desirable end.

NOTE: I READ THE FIRST ARTICLE THE SAME WAY THAT THE

TELEGRAM DID! VERY PUZZLING THE WAY THAT THE

COURIER HANDLED THIS!

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[DEXTER ITEMS: "JO KERR"]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 8, 1873.

The weather has been extremely hot, cold, wet, and dry for the last few weeks. The last few days augur more favorably for spring--real spring--one of the wags over this way thinks "dog-days" will bring warm weather. He may be mistaken, though, for it seems as if all the signs known to the weather-wise will fail.

S. F. Graham has sold his farm near this place, with a view of moving to Texas. Several families are going with him.

The saw mill that was situated above Dexter three miles has been moved up the river by the owners, French & Shriver.

The corn crop will be extensive. Hundreds of acres are being put in by the "little farmer."

McDermott & Elliott is the firm name of the real estate agents at this place. They have had printed a circular on the back page of letter paper a brief description of Cowley county, together with a condensed history of its organization and progress. No better plan could have been devised to advertise the advantages of this county. Dozens of these circulars go in every mail to every part of the country, and I may also say that their lists of lands for sale comprise some of the best farms of Cowley county.

Speaking of our mail, brings to mind the fact that its regularities consists mainly in its irregularity.

JO KERR.

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[PROCEEDINGS OF THE COWLEY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 8, 1873.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Cowley County Agricultural society was held on Saturday last, at the office of the Secretary.

228 shares were represented, and voted upon.

The reports of the former Board of Directors were heard, and accepted.

It was voted that the society meet Saturday, May 17th, at the fair grounds to repair the fence.

The assets of the society are in round numbers, $5,000.

The liabilities are about $2,400.

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[SHERIFF'S SALE: W. T. SODEN, ET AL, VS. H. B. NORTON, ET AL.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 8, 1873.

Sheriff's Sale.

W. T. Soden, et al ) In the District court for Lyon County,

vs. ) Kansas.

H. B. Norton, et al.

By virtue of an order of sale issued out of the District court, for Lyon county, Kanss, and to me directed, wherein W. T. Soden, E. R. Holderman, I. E. Perley, and J. S. McMilan are plaintiffs, and H. B. Norton and G. H. Norton are defendants, I will, on the 24th day of May, 1873, at one o'clock p.m., in front of the court house door, in the city of Winfield, Cowley county, Kansas, offer for sale, to the highest bidder for cash in hand for not less than two thirds of the appraised value thereof, all the right, title, and interest of the Defendants, H. B. Norton and M. G. Norton [? FIRST TIME THEY SAID G. H. NORTON ?], in and to the following described real property, as follows to-wit:

All of said real estate being in the city of Arkansas City, county of Cowley, State of Kansas.

Said real property will be sold in obedience to said order of sale.

Given under my hand at my office, in the city of Winfield, this 15th day of April, 1873.

JAMES PARKER,

Sheriff, Cowley county, Kansas.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 8, 1873.

Quite a number of strangers in town this week, among others we had the pleasure of a call from Judge M. S. Adams of Leavenworth.

The opening of Manse's last week was a very fine affair; the music was by Kirby, Parmer, and Steinbarger.

G. W. Martin's house is now ready for occupancy. We may expect soon to see a bird in that martin box.

The Rev. George Mitchell, Baptist Minister, will preach in their church Sunday next, the 11th inst., at 11 o'clock a.m.

Money to Loan at 12 percent per annum. Inquire of

C. L. F. Johnson, Bradish House, Winfield.

Corn, in Cedar Creek Valley in the southeast part of the county, is three or four inches high, and the wheat and oats look exceedingly well.

Judge T. H. Johnson has sold nearly all his fine pigs at $10 apiece. Eighty dollars for the brood. Think of that farmers and see if it don't pay to raise good stock.

As a fine bootmaker, our friend, G. W. Martin, has no superior in the state of Kansas.

We are informed that the christians will commence a protracted meeting next Saturday night at Taggerts Hall. The Rev. Cottingham is expected to conduct the exercises.

Sociable. The sociable last Tuesday evening at Mrs. McMasters was a very nice affair.

Our enterprising townsman, J. P. Short, has just finished hoeing his early rose potatoes, and expects to have them on the table in a few weeks.

Our genial friend, Charley Hays, has got back from Leavenworth where he has been visiting for the last few weeks.

Suits have been brought in the United States District Court to determine the rights of parties on the Osage Ceded Lands, as between railroad grants and settlers.

The Modocs, who were to be so readily exterminated, have thus far killed three soldiers and officers for everyone lost upon their side. Recently our troops were surprised by them and suffered great loss.

The Citizens held a meeting last Tuesday to take measures looking to a settlement of the "Town site difficulty." This is a step in the right direction and we hope that ere long we will have the pleasure of chronicling the fact that the work has been consumated.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 8, 1873.]

The Kansas & Nebraska railroad which this county voted bonds recently has changed its name, and is now called the St. Joseph, Kansas & Texas railroad. The route through Marshall county has been formally abandoned, and it is now proposed to build from St. Joseph to Manhattan, Junction City, and the southwest. Wm. M. Fliess, of New York, is President of the re-organized concern.

The Agricultural Society voted to plant trees on their grounds, and chose H. Silver, S. C. Smith, and J. B. Fairbank to superintend the same. Any person interested in the proposition, who may wish to take part in planting trees will, at any time, find someone of the committee ready to assist.

Stockholders, and others, are requested to meet at the grounds Saturday, the 17th inst., to repair the fence.

J. B. FAIRBANK, Sec'y.

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New Photograph Gallery. Mr. T. M. Concannon has fitted up a Photograph gallery in Jackson's building, and is prepared to take your face as natural as life.

Mr. Concannon is an old artist, and will give you entire satisfaction.

Young man, go and get your picture and send it to the "gal you left behind you," and young lady, have yours taken also, and if you have no friends, give them to the printer. Look out for advertisement next week.

SEE NEXT PAGE...WENT TO MAY 15, 1873, ISSUE FOR HIS AD!

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PHOTOGRAPHS! PHOTOGRAPHS!

T. M. CONCANNON

Wishes to inform the Citizens of Winfield and surrounding country

that he has fitted up a

Fine Photography Callery

IN WINFIELD.

Where they can get any kind of a picture that is taken in the East or West, and on the shortest notice. Pictures of absent or deceased friends copied to any size, and colored up if desired. Pictures taken equally as well in cloudy as clear

weather. After an experience of over sixteen years and the largest side and sky-light in Southern Kansas, he feels no hesitancy in saying he can please all. Pictures taken in from two three three seconds. Bring on your babies and have theem taken while they are in health.

Rooms East side of Main street in Jackson's building.

Instructions given in the Art on reasonable terms.

T. M. CONCANNON.

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[BIG AD PUT IN BY MANSE PICKERING: PARLOR BAR SALOON.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 8, 1873.

PARLOR BAR

SALOON.

To Whom It May Concern.

Know ye, that by the payment of three hundred dollars, I am permitted to retail intoxicating liquors at my saloon.

To the wife who has a drunken husband, or a friend who is unfortunately dissipated, I say emphatically, give me notice in person of such case or cases in which you are interested, and all such shall be excluded from my bar. Let mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers do likewise and their request will be regarded; this is simply the sum and substance of the whole matter. I am licensed to sell whiskey and liquors, and I want it distinctly understood that I have no desire to sell to drunkards and minors, or the poor and destitute. I much prefer that they save their money, and apply it where it legitimately belongs, to their families. There are gentlemen, men of honor and money, who sport, and who can afford it, and with such and such only do I desire to exchange.

To this class my bar is open--none others need apply. For gentlmen of such style, I have fitted up a splendid saloon, and keep constantly on hand a full stock of all kinds of the best Wines and Liquors; including Milwaukee Ales and beers, California Catawba extra fine, and unanimously acknowledged as healthy and good for the promotion of health. To those who wish to trade with me and can afford it, come and I will treat you gentlemanly and courteously. Pay your cash, choose your drinks, go about your business, and it is nobody's business but your own.

Cowley county, Kansas, is the fifth from the east line of the State, in the southern tier of counties. It is situated mainly on the northern side of the Arkansas river, that stream flowing through the southwest portion for a distance of twenty-five or thirty miles. Walnut creek flows through the central part of the western half, from north to south, emptying into the Arkansas about two miles below Arkansas City. Grouse creek flows in the same direction through the east half, and empties into the Arkansas within the "Cherokee strip." The country is otherwise watered by Big Dutch creek, Little Dutch creek, and numerous other streams, fed by springs of excellent water; so that it is abundantly supplied with water, and is quite populous. It contains about twenty-five hundred voters. We were not a little surprised to find so many and such an excellent class of people in this border county, blooming and beautiful as these bottoms are. There is also a thick growth of timber along the streams. The soil is excellent and all kinds of crops that are raised in this climate are raised here. The county contains 4,320 quarter sections of land, all of which is suitable either for culture or

grazing.

The city of Winfield--for it was recently incorporated as such--and the surrounding country is settled up by an enlightened and intelligent as well as enterprising people. It is much here as it is in the older settled States.

Some idea of the interest they take in educational matters may be obtained from the number of school houses they have built within three or four years. Thirty-five are finished, and three are in course of construction; of these thirty-eight, thirty-seven have been and will be--as soon as completed--furnished with the patent gothic desks, and seats to correspond. There are also to be from thirty to forty additional houses built in the county the present season.

A rock school building, forty feet square and two stories, with basement, has been erected by the good people of Winfield. The furniture is of the best manufacture and latest improvements. The building will be heated by a furnace. The structure was finished in October last, at a cost of $5,000. The Teachers' Association of the Thirteenth Judicial District--embracing six counties--was held in this building last week, closing on Friday the 18th inst. Assistant State Superintendent Felter was in attendance and greatly pleased the people, and all who attended were delighted with the exercises.

An unusual degree of enterprise on the part of these people for so new a county, has been manifested in their arrangements for County Fairs. Near town, on the south, they have enclosed about twenty acres of beautiful ground with a good board fence, and furnished it with suitable buildings. The half mile track is one of the finest we have seen anywhere. It is beautifully level and smooth. Last year they furnished two fairs, an agricultural and a horse fair. At the latter there was some of the finest trotting stock in the country in attendance, including the famous Goldsmith Maid.

Two very fine bridges of Baker's patent have been built by Hobson, of Wichita, across the Walnut, one a quarter of a mile west of town, and the other three-quarters south.

We had the pleasure of a little drive around in company with Hon. L. J. Webb, to see the Fair Grounds and the two new mills, one just below the bridge on the west of town, and the other on a narrow peninsula a half mile south. The former is built of rock, three stories high. Two run of burrs have been put in, and it is the intention to add two more. It is run by water power. There is a splendid rock dam attached. Messrs. Bliss & Blandin, proprietors.

The building of the latter has been attended by a marked degree of enterprise, in the construction of a tunnel one hundred and thirty feet in length, from the Walnut above to the same stream around a bench, at a cost thus far of $5,000 or $7,000, and it will cost to complete it about as much more. The building is a three story frame, 24 x 36, and will have a basement in addition. One burr has already been put in, and it is the intention to add three more. Messrs. Koehler & Covert are the proprietors. So that this community will have no want of good mills, as well as school facilities.

Churches also are not wanting. The Baptists and Methodists have each a neat church in Winfield. The former is stone and the latter frame. There are also organizations of the Presbyterian, Congregationalist, and Christian societies.

Besides, the County Commissioners have advertised for bids for the purpose of erecting a $10,000 courthouse. The proposition was first made on condition the city would build a $2,500 jail, which the City Council has accepted. We saw the plans and specifications of the courthouse, which is to be a two story brick, 40 x 50, with stone finish. The first floor will contain eight offices and a hall eight feet wide. The courtroom will occupy the entire upper story, except space for the stairways. The bonds have been negotiated; and the City Council have appointed a committee to perfect plans and specifications for the erection of a jail at once.

The Kansas Nebraska Railroad, which is to intercept the C. B. U. P. Road, is to pass through Winfield. Subsidies to the amount of $150,000 have been voted by this county takes that amount of the railroad stock.

At present daily stages of the Southwestern Stage and Omnibus Company run north and south from Arkansas City to Wichita. A tri-weekly line is also run to Independence (east) and the same to Oxford and Wellington, west.

Winfield polls about 170 votes, which would give it a population of 700 to 800.

Two newspapers are very well sustained, viz, the Winfield COURIER and the Cowley County Telegram. The former has just removed into more convenient quarters--over the "Old Log Store"--and has a very fine office. This office does the county printing for L. J. Webb, to whom it was awarded. Jas. Kelley is the editor and proprietor. Allison & Steinbarger are editors and proprietors of the Telegram, which is a well printed, seven-column weekly, and has a good circulation.

Society here is excellent. It is like society in the old States. Last evening, through the kindness of Maj. Davis, we enjoyed the pleasure of attending an exceedingly pleasant social party at Major and Mrs. Davis' furnished suit of rooms in the Lagonda House. Mrs. Peyton, the landlady, from the old Buckeye State, was present; and Mrs. Davis, formerly of St. Joseph, and Miss Eudailey, from Kentucky. Messrs. Black and Byler entertained the company with very agreeable and beautiful, comical and sentimental songs and music, the latter upon the guitar, violin, and banjo. The music was highly appreciated by all, as well as the excellent lemonade and cake. To Mrs. Sprague, a genuine Massachusetts yankee, the party is indebted for many a good hearty laugh.

R. A. H.

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["WILD BILL" HICKOK: ARTICLE FROM ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER.]

WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1873 - FRONT PAGE.

It is disgusting to see the Eastern papers crowding in everything they can get hold of about "Wild Bill." If they only knew the real character of the man they are so want to worship, we doubt if their names would ever appear again. "Wild Bill," or Bill Hickok, is nothing more "than a drunken, reckless, murderous coward, who is treated with contempt by true border men, and who should have been hung years ago for murder of innocent men. The shooting of the "old teamster" in the back, for a small provocation, while crossing the plains in 1859, is one fact that Harper's correspondent failed to mention, and being booted out of a Leavenworth saloon by a boy bartender is another; and we might name many other similar examples of his bravery. In one or two instances he did the U. S. Government good service, but his shameful and cowardly conduct more than overbalances the good.

"Buffalo Bill" is a facsimileof the former. We have men on the border today whose names never have been glorified in print, who would not disgrace themselves with this hero of Harper,--"Wild Bill."

Arkansas City Traveler.

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[EDITORIAL COLUMNS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1873.

SKIPPED A LONG EDITORIAL ATTACKING ALLISON OF THE TELEGRAM.

BUT....GIVING ANOTHER ITEM THAT FOLLOWED.

Answers to Correspondents.

JOHN MAC: Yes. It is generally understood that Allison, of the Telegram, did try to get a hundred dollars out of Major Durrow, by promising to support the railroad bond proposition.

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EDITOR COURIER: I have heard it rumored that the editor of the Telegram offered to sell to Maj. Durrow for "one hundred dollars" the support and influence of his paper in the recent railroad bond election. I live in Winfield township, am a farmer, and my name is not E. C. Manning, L. J. Webb, etc.; therefore, I do not want Mr. Allison to accuse any of those gentlemen of writing this inquiry. I simply madke the inquiry in self-defense, as I always believed Mr. Allison to be the friend of my interest as well as of other farmers in the county. I did support the bonds and I know he did not through his paper, therefore if the compromise of principle was offered at a price to Maj. Durrow, I and many other readers of the COURIER and Telegram would be pleased to know it. T. M.

Winfield Township, May 10, 1873.

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[T. M.:--Alas, for poor, weak humanity, and Mr. Allison of the Telegram in particular! We are afraid that it is too true. There can be no doubt that Mr. Allison did promise to support the bond proposition for a consideration, and that consideration was "one hundred dollars." Major Durrow refused to pay him his price, and he then threatened to oppose the bonds.--EDITOR.]

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[OUR SCHOOLS: WINFIELD.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 15, 1873.

EDITOR COURIER: Upon last Wednesday, we accepted the invitation of a friend to visit your schools. We first called at Miss Tucker's room, and found that very amiable lady busy with the usual routine of business connected withh the school room. Miss Tucker has charge of the primary department, and is certainly well adapted to the position assigned her. Her room is well filled with scholars; in faact, she has more than any one teacher should have in charge. The average daily attendance for the present term is nearly fifty pupils. I scarcely ever saw a brighter assemblage of little folks than is here gathered together in the school room.

Prof. Parmelee's room is on the second floor. His room is not so well filled, but is composed of the more advanced pupils. Mr. Parmelee is perfectly at home in the school room, and rules with ease and dignity. His illustrations are full and concise. I must say that I was not a little surprised to see so few advanced pupils attending school, yet there is large daily attendance, and under its worthy management our educational interests must certainly prosper.

Yours Respectfully,

DE KN.

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[TERRITORIAL AFFAIRS: ARTICLE FROM ARKANSAS CITY TRAVELER.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 15, 1873.

The Only Obstacle.

The only difficulty in the way of a proper adjustment to Territorial affairs is the indifference of the authorities, and the pressure of business before Congress. We trust that the Modock war will remedy the first of these evils, and we are certain that a proper amount of persistence and energy on the part of our people will overcome the East. Let Mr. Ingalls and Mr. Lowe learn that our people are fully in earnest on this point, and the thing will be done.

In the single city of New York, there are vast numbers of policemen constantly employed. How much more is such a force needed in the vast Indian Territory, occupied as it is by roving and savage tribes, and by desperadoes of every sort!

The Territory should be thoroughly guarded and patroled, to prevent the illegal traffic in whiskey and arms with the Indians; to keep them from fighting the whites and each other; to preserve order among the desperadoes thronging the great trails; and to make possible the execution of civil processes in the Territory.

Surely the most strenuous advocate of the Peace Policy cannot object to the proper use of force for the prevention of crime.

Our representations in the Legislature should endeavor to secure the passage of a joint resolution at the next session, memorializing Congress upon this point.

The Traveler has thus far taken great pains to learn and publish the exact truth, though some mistakes have been made. We alike deprecate the do nothing policy, and the numerous lies which have created such a panic on the Border. Both are disastrous to our best interests. A proper presentation of the facts will win the day.

Arkansas City Traveler.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 15, 1873.

J. P. Short is away visiting his friends at Topeka.

Dr. Black, hailing from Des Moines, Iowa, publishes his professional card in this issue.

AD: DR. BLACK (late of Des Moines, Iowa), PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.

Office in Jackson's Building.

Special attention given to all female diseases.

A team belonging to Mr. Culbertson ran away last Sunday--ran into Mr. Martin's wagon while he was on his way to church with his family. The wagon was upset and a horse was thrown down. Nobody was hurt.

We are under obligation to our enterprising townsman, H. P. Lacey, for a chunk of ice for the COURIER office. The boys say that Mr. Lacey is a brick, whatever that may mean.

When we said that Marshal Sheneman had all the boys in town helping him corral the dogs, we had no reference to the "handsomest Editor in Winfield." If we had meant to include him, we would have said "Curr," instead of dogs.

The story started about Frank Triplett and another man fighting a duel and both being killed is, we are informed by Goldie Triplett, without foundation. No duel was fought and nobody was killed.

Winfield Courier, May 15, 1873.

The mason work on the new bank building is finished, and we venture to say that it is one of the finest buildings in this part of the state. We hope more of our businessmen will manifest the confidence in our town shown by Messrs. Read & Robinson.

Mr. Concannon showed us a patent stove pipe the other day of which he owns the right of sale. The joints screw together securely, and the general construction of the pipe proves a decided advantage over the old style in use. He offers to sell the right of sale to anyone wanting the agency.

We saw last week one of the largest hen eggs we ever saw, larger even than our boyish Easter-Sunday appetitie would crave. We saw the egg at the drug store of A. H. Green. It is the property of Dr. Headrick. The egg weighed just one pound.

Mr. McMillan, of the firm of McMillan & Shields, who has been east about six week, returned home last Sunday evening. While in St. Louis and Chicago, he made large purchases of dry goods and general merchandise for his house in this place.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 15, 1873.]

A serious accident might have occurred on Main street last Friday night. A horse running at full speed carrying Master Ben Bartlow came down 9th street from the east and turned up Main and run bolt against a hitching post and rail, breaking it square off, and throwing the horse to the ground. The boy was unhurt.

C. C. Harris, Esq., one of thhe farmer boys of school district No. 21, and a member of the recently organized"Grange" of that district, came in Tuesday morning and subscribed for the COURIER.

We were shown a set of seats and desks for Schoolhouse No. 48, that were the neatest and most complete we have seen yet. They are stronger and much more convenient than the other patents we have seen, and the officers of Schools should look at them before they purchase any other as they are much cheaper. Messrs. Rice & Ray are the builders, and are worthy of the patronage of the public as they are good workmen and will give satisfaction.

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Oxford Items. Mr. Tell W. Walton of this place started for Stevenson, Barbour County, last Saturday. He has been appointed Surveyor of that county.

Arrangements are being made to have a ground Sunday school picnic at this place. The sabbath schools of Winfield, Wellington, Belle Plain, Arkansas City, and Salt Springs will have invitations to attend.

The Press occupies the only stone building in this state West of the Arkansas River.

The farmers of this vicinity are still planting large fields of cotton; they purchase the seed of Caldwell & Smith, who ship from Memphis.

Mr. Knapp, late Rev. of this place, lectured to a full house last Sunday evening. Although the late M. E. Conference, held at Arkansas City, decapitaged his sacredotal cognomen, which prevents him from preaching, but does not prevent him from drawing a full house whenver he delivers one of his interesting lectures.

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The Ladies of the Congregational church will hold an Ice Cream Sociable at the residence of Capt. John Lowrey, Wednesday evening, May 21st, 1873. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 15, 1873.]

MARRIED. All hands were made happy last Tuesday morning when we found two splendid large cakes on our table, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Meanor, who departed this life a few days ago and launched their bark on the boisterous and tempestuous sea of matrimony. We heartily wish our friend Meanor much joy in his "new addition to Winfield."

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We had the pleasure of attending the Baptist Sociable last Tuesday evening at the residence of E. P. Hickok, Esq. [Held out in the country...several wagon loads from Winfield went.] The afternoon was spent in games of croquet and long walks through the shady groves "by the riverside."

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We clip the following local items from the Arkansas City Traveler.

Last week we saw some of the best salt we have seen in this State, manufactured by Goff & Marshall, of Salt Springs, this county. These gentlemen have their vats in working order, from which they manufacture thirty barrels of salt per week, by evaporation only. As many more vats are being made, and they will soon be able to turn out twice as much salt as at present.

Mr. Goff brought into this market yesterday 1,000 pounds of beautiful crystalized salt. All the salt needed in this locality will be furnished from the Salt Springs.

Adley Davis shot a pelican on the Arkansas river last week, that measured 8 feet 8 inches from tip to tip of wing. It was left with Mrs. L. McLaughlin to be stuffed.

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ICE CREAM, SODA WATER, GINGER BEER, AND CIDER,

At the City Bakery and Dining room. Tarrant's is the place to get a good sqaure meal. Fresh bread, pies, and cakes always on hand. He has also fitted up a Parlor. Call and see him and bring your friends.

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JUST ARRIVED!

All aboard to see those nice new goods at the Old Log Store.

McMillan & Shields at the Old Log Store defy competition in nice goods and cheap goods. Be sure and see them--no trouble to show goods.

Double Rubber Bustles with which you can blow yourself up to the Double Grecian Bend size, or let yourself down to the common Russian Crook, at Old Log Store.

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NOTE: AT THE TOP OF THE NEXT PAPER [MAY 22, 1873] THERE IS A REMARK PRINTED IN PENCIL WITH THE FIRST TWO INITIALS HARD TO READ...MAKING A GUESS AS TO THE INITIALS...LOOKS LIKE S. G.

"S. G. Graham, Dexter Ks. Uncalled for. Gone to Texas."

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[A CARD FROM REV. NAYLOR: RETURNING TO INDIANA.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 22, 1873.

After a very pleasant sojourn in your county of nearly seven months, I am about to return to Indiana. I take this method of expressing my gratitude for the uniform kindesss and cooperation of my friends in Winfield and the present proprietor of the Lagonda House, and their amiable and kind ladies; also of Messrs. Davis, Darrah, and Robinson for special accommodations afforded me in the way of travel. A. R. NAYLOR.

May 14, 1873.

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[REPORT FROM "D. KUHN" - UPPER DUTCH.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 22, 1873.

We are located about 16 miles northeast from Winfield, on the upper part of Big Dutch. Most all the land is claimed. There are a few quite good quarter sections in this vicinity that are not settled upon. Our soil is good; and in fact there is little of any other kind in Cowley county. We hve excellent water both in our springs and wells; and an abundance of stock water in our many streams. The health is good. Plenty of rain for the last few days.

Some of our farmers, who are keeping a few head of cattle, complain of the unjustness of the herd law.

We have the very best of stone for any purpose in our many quarries. It can be obtained in the sides of the bluffs along the streams or by digging down in any of the ravines. This stone is of a light color and of a soft character, easily worked into any ordinary shape.

Mr. Willis Wilson has more land under cultivation than anyone else in this immediate vicinity. One of his little boys fell from the fence a few days since, and put his arm out of joint, at the elbow. Mr. Wilson came here three years since with very little means, but by dent of hard and unceasing labor has become one of our well-to-do farmers. He has one of the best farms in the county and thoroughly understands how to make farming profitable.

Mr. R. came from Iowa two years ago and has had the ague a portion of the time. He is a man of unceasing energy.

Three of his children came with him, but they soon came to the conclusion that Kansas was not the place for them and returned to Iowa.

Mr. Dunn came here last July and bought a claim on the creek. He came from Jackson County, Kansas. He will soon have the wild prairie turned into a productive farm. He is accustomed to frontier life and knows how to succeed.

Mr. Abner Willson is another of our successful farmers. He has planted near an acre of hedge seed and a bushel of peach seeds this spring, has his crops all on the way. Hi spring wheat looks well. We are sorry Mr. Willson has not strength sufficient for his energy.

D. KUHN.

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[ARTICLE FROM TRAVELER: SHOOTING SCRAPE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 22, 1873.

Shooting Scrape and Fighting Whiskey.

For some time past, one Henry House, residing on the strip, about five miles south of this place, who was formerly a resident of Kentucky, in company with some others, engaged in the manufacture of sod corn whiskey. To evade the law, these gentlemen placed the distillery just over the Kansas line, in the Indian Territory. For several weeks, corn-meal was transported to the still and made into liquor of various kinds, rot-gut, 40 rod, fighting whiskey, etc., and all went on very pleasantly and satisfactory until on or about the 7th of April, when Wm. Magee, one of the parties, came after some of the fluid and found House drunk and abusing his wife. Magee requested House to go to bed and behave himself, to which he declined. Magee then insisted upon the latter retiring, when House, without any further argument or ceremony, brought the bottle he held in his hand in contact with Magee's jaw, thereby breaking it, whereupon Magee proceeded to chastise House in a very severe, yet scientific manner.

On the following morning young House proceeded to the cabin of Magee, for purposes known only to himself, and finding no one but Magee's brother at home, began to make hostile demonstrations on the property. Magee's brother, not exactly sanctioning his actions, let him know how disagreeable he was by letting off four or five shots from his pistol, in the direction of House's person. One ball struck House in the breast, making but a slight wound.

As soon as House was convinced that he was not welcome, he started straightway for home, apparently as though he had pressing business. He was not scared, as his friends told us he said he was not. He probably was not accustomed to the climate.

Almost one month the matter was kept a secret, until last Monday. Magee had House arrested for assault and battery. House plead guilty and was fined $5 and costs. Arkansas City Traveler.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 22, 1873.

Capt. E. Davis started to St. Joseph on a business trip last Tuesday.

W. M. Allison has gone to Atchison to attend the editorial convention.

S. D. Pryor, Esq., has gone to Illinois on account of his health, where he hopes to regain it in a short time, provided "she's" willing.

O. N. Morris, successor to S. Darrah in the livery business, has gone to Topeka after a complete stock of livery.

E. B. Kager of Arkansas City is here assisting Mr. Sheather in the County Treasurer's office. He makes a No. 1 clerk.

Capt. Davis, the prince of liverymen, has sold an interest in his stable and stock to Mr. S. H. Fargo. Mr. Fargo seems to take hold like he had "been there" before.

The M. E. Church will meet on next Sabbath at half past 9 o'clock, for the purpose of completing the organization of a Sabbath School.

Mr. McMillan of Old Log Store notoriety, is now receiving his household furniture preparatory to making this his permanent place of residence.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, May 22, 1873.

W. C. Robinson, brother of M. L. Robinson, Esq., was in the city the past week visiting his friends. Mr. Robinson is one of the busy merchants of Independence, Kansas.

If you want nice fresh cocoa-nuts go to Ellis & Black's for them. "We know how it is ourself," for through the kindness of Mr. Ellis we tried them to our own satisfaction.

We had a call last Tuesday from Mr. J. S. Wooley, of Vernon township, an old acquaintnce of ours and one of nature's noblemen--a good farmer.

The Real Estate Record published monthly by Walton & Meigs, of Arkansas City, is a very neat record indeed. We hope it may continue to visit us regularly.

We notice neighbor T. B. Myers on the street distributing "tracts," prior to the assessment of annual taxes. Beware, T. B., don't come this way, for we have a double barrel shot gun loaded with Vinegar Bitters for you, the moment you put your foot across our door sill.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 22, 1873.]

Found. A satchel was found by me about the 15th of May, 1873, on the Wichita road, between Lazette and Timber creek. The owner can have the same by calling at my residence on Timber creek, near the Omnia post office. F. W. BALDWIN.

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The coolest thing we know of is Allison & Steinberger attempting to get the City Council to allow their bill of $5.00 for printing tickets for the last city election. But thanks to the good sense of our city fathers, for not allowing the "little bill."

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Our worthy and enterprising townsman, J. C. Blandin, has just returned from Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has been to purchase the machinery necessary for the completion of his mill. Oh, for at least one dozen more Blandin's in Winfield.

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To Claim Jumpers. Our efficient Surveyor. W. W. Walton, started yesterday to Floral to lay out a cemetery for the good people of that locality. Those who want claims of that kind can jump one without risk of contest.

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We were favored with a call yesterday from Messrs. Scull & Michner, attorneys-at-law from Brookville, Indiana. These gentlemen are looking for a location and were favorably impressed with Winfield.

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Mr. Everleth, the popular salesman of the Old Log Store, expressed from this place on last Monday to Portland, Maine, a live rattlesnake, measuring twenty-four inches in length and having five rattles and a button. Mr. Everleth was solicited by a friend in Portland to send him a specimen of the rattlesnake from this State, and we presume he has expressed the first production of the season.

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Our genial friend, M. L. Read, told us one of the "fishiest" stories the other day we have heard since the days of Jonah. He drew a bucket of water from the well for his horses, and in the water was discovered a member of the finny family quite two inches in length. It was as bright as a new made dollar, and had a striking resemblance of the sun perch. Mrs. Read gave it a cosy little home in a glass jar filled with water, where it was kept for two days and then set at liberty again in the bottom of the well. Mr. Read. indulges the belief that he has just discovered a specimen of the "first run of shad" from a subterranean outlet, which if properly attended to during the season, will establish a first-class fishery.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 22, 1873.]

Farewell Dear Bob. It is with overflowing sorrow of heart that we make this faint attempt to bid a last adieu to our staid friend and old boon companion, C. R. Mitchell, who fearless of all future conflicts and uncertainties, has rashly dashed his "little canoe" upon the surging waters of matrimony, and took unto himself for the remainder of his earthly days an amiable spouse.

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A Bloody "Mill" was fought one day last week between two of our most prominent attorneys, while conducting a "case" before his Honor, D. A. Millington. First, the lie was given--then the d__n lie, and so on ad infinitum. That style of fight was dropped, and books were gently handed from one to the other. Tiring of books, as many do, they took not to their heels, but to their fists. The "big un" let fly his left "manly," when it was handsomely stopped, and the "little un" handed him one on the left peeper. This seemed to demoralize the "giant" some, but he came up smilingly for round No. 2. This round was something like the first, except that it put a "head" on the fight. Unfortunately we were not present, and of course have to draw a little on our imagination, however, it is in the main correct.

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A splendid set of light buggy harness and one saddle for sale by J. C. Fuller, cheap for cash.

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SUDDEN DEATH. We learn of one of those very sudden and mysterious deaths of which once in a great while we see mention made through the press of the country. Mr. Beaver, a very aged gentleman, living with Robt. Rogers of Beaver township, retired to his bed on last Friday night apparently in the enjoyment of perfect health, and was in a short while afterward discovered by some member of the family to be dead. He made no complaint whatever before retiring, and certainly must have died from some mysterious, though fatal attack, without a struggle.

And however strange it may appear, this incident is also coupled with the sad story of the above: The deceased had owned with pride for many long years a faithful old horse, and was keeping him in his latter days from pure kindness of heart for the good service he had done in the past. The good old horse ate his corn and hay in the evening as usual, and lay himself down to rise no more. Upon opening the stable door next morning, he too, was found cold and stiff, having died apparently without a struggle.

A more singular or mysterious death than is recorded in this short notice, it has never befell us to chronicle.

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[REPORT FROM "C. L. R." - ROCK.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 27, 1873 - FRONT PAGE.

ROCK, KANS., May 25th, 1873.

The copious showers and the warm growing weather of late, have produced an astonishing effect on growing crops, grass, etc.

A large breadth of winter wheat, which early in the spring bid fair to be a failure, is now looking well and will make an average crop. We are having less than the usual amount of sickness this spring, cases of billious fever, etc., being rare.

I am pleased to chronicle the convalescence of Mr. Anderson Houser, who has been lying very ill of spotted, or spinal cerebro fever, but thanks to a strong constitution and the skillful treatment of his attending physician, Dr. Graham, his recovery is placed beyond a doubt.

C. L. R.

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[INDIANS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 27, 1873.

The commission sent to the Red Cloud agency to prepare the Indians for the building of the Northern Pacific railroad report that they have seen a number of representative Indians and whites. If they are not decidedly hostile, they are constantly opposed to the project. They want no white people, other than trades, on their lands.

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The Modocs are out of the lava beds, say our dispatches, and their trail indicates that they are on their way to join the Pin River Indians. In a few days a reconnoisance party of soldiers will go stumbling onto them in the lava beds, and twenty-five or thirty of them will get killed again.

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NOTE: EDITORIALS GALORE FOR SOME TIME AND IN THIS ISSUE RE TELEGRAM PAPER...ALLISON & STEINBERGER...GETTING CITY PRINTING, TRYING TO GET $100 FROM RAILROAD REP., TRYING TO GET $5 FOR PRINTING FROM CITY THAT WAS DENIED. AND MR. T. B. WARE OF VERNON TOWNSHIP, WHO WAS CREATING ALL SORTS OF CONTROVERSY. I SKIPPED ALL OF THESE.

[DEATH OF MRS. L. B. KELLOGG.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 27, 1873.

Mr. Norton received a letter from Prof. L. B. Kellogg, late Principal of the State Normal School, dated Golden City, Colordo, May 17th inst., containing information that Mrs. Abbie G. Kellogg, his wife, died at that place on the 15th inst., and that he will go to Illinois, and perhaps to Massachusetts with his little children, after which he will return to Arkansas City.

Prof. Kellogg left Arkansas City a couple weeks since, with his family, to spend the summer in the mountains for the benefit of Mrs. Kellogg, who had been in poor health for some time. The sympathies of a large number of our citizens will be enkindled in behalf of the bereaved husband by the above announcement. Mrs. Kellogg was a faithful wife, and greatly attached to her husband, always ready to sacrifice her personal comfort and enjoyment to his interests. We have a vivid recollection of their starting from Emporia two years ago for their new home on the border, and considering the position they filled in society here, we could not but admire the devotion of a woman, who crowding into a rough wagon, filled with household goods and her little ones, would take the lines and drive an imperfectly broken pair of colts, her husband on horseback following, to a new home on the borders of an uncivilized Indian Territory.

To many who have made such journeys to a new country, this circumstance may appear trivial, but in days to come there will be some at least who will find immense comfort in the contemplation of those days when a wife and mother, educated, and accustomed to social and refined associations, willingly surrendered her own comfort that in the future herself and family might enjoy the rich blessings of an honest earnest sacrifice.

Emporia Ledger.

Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg were old residents of this county, and will long be remembered by the old settlers of Arkansas City and Winfield. Mrs. Kellogg was an estimable lady, and the news of her death brings a pang of sadness to the hearts of her many friends in Cowley County.

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[LAND PATENTS: PART OF THE OSAGE CEDED LAND.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 27, 1873.

W. B. Webb has filed in court a petition for a mandamus on the secretary of the interior to compel him to issue land patents for certain lands in Kansas. This land is a part of the Osage ceded land, and it is said that this case is a test one in which two or three hundred thousand acres are involved.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, MAY 27, 1873.

Wheat is heading rapidly in this vicinity.

All of the varieties of vegetables are now coming into market.

We learn there is a movement on foot to organize a farmers' "Grange" in Beaver Township.

Lew. Jewett was in the city this week, representing the wholesale grocery house of Long Bros. in Kansas City.

Our genial friend, A. H. Green, has received at his drug store a very fine Soda fountain, and is now dealing out the cooling beverage to the thirsty.

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The dam of Messrs. Bliss & Blandin's fine flouring mills at this place was washed out last Sunday. This was one of the finest pieces of masonry in the country, and built at an enormous cost. The cause of its giving way is no doubt owing to the fact that the west end of the dam was not completed in its circle as it was intended to be finished.

The high waters of the Walnut for the past ten days have done considerable damage to crops on the bottom lands, and if it continues to rise another week as it has the past, it will be decidedly disastrous to farming prospects.

P.S. Since writing the above the Walnut has risen several feet and it is believed by the oldest settlers to be higher than ever seen before. Messrs. Bliss & Blandin will, as soon as the waters fall, begin the work of rebuilding their dam.

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[REPORT FROM "MORE ANON" - SOUTH HAVEN.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 5, 1873 - FRONT PAGE.

SOUTH HAVEN, Sumner Co., May 25, 1873.

The town site of South Haven was selected and laid out by the Meester Bro's., in 1871, since which time they have fought the battles of a frontier town, unaided by the great civilizer--a country newspaper--until their own county has reached its present state of prosperity.

The town is located on a splendid tract of prairie upland, between the creeks of West and Middle Shoo Fly, being fifteen miles south of Wellington, the county seat of Sumner County, and four miles north of the state line.

In the vicinity of South Haven there is a class of farmers who for downright industry and close attention to their home interests, cannot be surpassed in any locality. Nearly every claim has an occupant and in almost every direction can be seen a breaking team turning over the sod, preparatory for the fall crops.

The town has three first class country stores. Hunt & Hunt, late of your city, are the proprietors of the largest and best business house in the place. They carry a heavy stock of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, queensware and provisions. The Captain is an old Kansas merchant and gives general satisfaction.

Sain & Co., are doing a thriving business in the drug line. Gee & Butler are hard at work shaping the horse shoe or sharpening plows for the sturdy farmer. Col. Hunter is the proprietor of the Hunger House, and is always ready to tender his best bed and choicest food to the weary traveler for a fair consideration. The inimitable Jake Musgrove, one of the old members of the order of "I. O. M. B's," of Winfield, is here doing a good trade in the hardware line, large sales and small profit is his motto.

There is to be a large school house built on the town site during the present season, the foundation of which is alredy laid, and the lumber is on the ground to complete the building. The upper story is to be used for a Lodge Room by the Mason and Odd Fellows.

There will be a tri-weekly stage running through here from Arkansas City to Caldwell, on and after the first day of July, i.e., leave Arkanss City one week and try to get back the next.

Several of the farmers of South Haven Township are extensively engaged in sheep raising. Mr. Hamilton probably has the largest herd in Southwestern Kansas, numbering between one and two thousand head.

MORE ANON.

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[REPORT FROM "JO KERR" - DEXTER.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 5, 1873.

The blackbirds are taking up corn in this vicinity quite rapidly. Mr. L. B. Bullington living north of this place had thirty acres unearthed in a very short time by the merry warblers. He had to plant the whole field over again.

The drouth is "played"--the rain did it. Vegetation is growing luxuriantly; grass is boot-top high, and wheat and oats are making a splendid growth. Most of the wheat over this weay will make twenty-five bushels to the acre, if the rest of the season proves favorable.

Mr. J. R. Nichols living near here has a three year old heifer which produced two calves the other day. They are exactly alike, red in color, are of the female persuasion, and are good large calves. If they live and do well, they will be taken to the Fair this fall.

Considerable ground will be broken this year. A great many breaking teams are now kept busily at work. There is much truth in the belief that if the present rate of improvement goes on for a few more years, Cowley will be one of the best improved counties in the State.

JO KERR.

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[COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 5, 1873.

The County Commissioners met in the County Clerks' Office. Present: Frank Cox, O. C. Smith, and J. D. Maurer.

Proceeded to select a location for the Court House. After due consideration of the different propositions submitted, it was decided to locate the building on South 1/2 of Section 169, the Winfield Town Association deeding the same to the County.

Proceeded to open the bids for building the Court House. Nine separate bids were received, ranging from $6,550 to $8,000. The Contract was awarded to the lowest bidders, Messrs. Bailly & Sloan, of Rock Township, and they were given till Tuesday to produce their bondsmen to qualify in double the amount of the bid.

Ordered that the Treasurer cancel $2,000 in Co. Warrants.

Ordered that the money in the Co. Treasury belonging to Windsor Township on account of license be drawn on order.

A. H. Green appeared and asked to be released from W. M. Boyers' official bond as the Justice of the Peace granted.

THERE WAS MORE...I SKIPPED.

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[L. C. NORTON, REAL NAME UNKNOWN, SUED BY COWLEY COUNTY BANK.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 5, 1873.

RECAP: COWLEY COUNTY BANK SUES L. C. NORTON, WHOSE REAL CHRISTIAN NAME IS UNKNOWN, A NON-RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF KANSAS.

PROPERTY ATTACHED: SOUTH ONE-HALF OF THE SOUTWEST QUARTER OF SECTION FOUR, TOWNSHIP THIRTY-FIVE, SOUTH OF RANGE THREE EAST, AND THE NORTHWEWST ONE-FOURTH OF SECTION NINE, IN TOWNSHIP THIRTY-FIVE, RANGE THREE EAST; ALSO EAST ONE-HALF OF THE NORTH ONE-HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-FIVE IN TOWNSHIP THIRTY-FIVE OF RANGE THREE EAST.

JUDGEMENT WILL BE FOR $845.00 AND INTEREST FROM MAY 18TH, 1873, AND FOR THE SALE OF SAID REAL ESTATE TO PAY THE SAME.

PRYOR, KAGER, & PYBURN, ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 5, 1873.

Captain Davis will have the finest residence in the city when completed.

The high waters are still on the rampage--more rain every other day.

There will be services at the Baptist Church Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Preaching by the Rev. Mr. Platter, Presbyterian Minister.

L. J. Webb has just received a new lot of the choicest Havana cigars.

The ladies of the Congregational Church will give an Ice Cream Sociable next Wednesday evening at the Lagonda House.

The many friends of Mrs. L. J. Webb will be pleased to learn of her return to Winfield. Her eastern visit must have been of a very pleasant nature, as she is now the picture of perfect health.

We had the pleasure of a call from Dr. Walmsley of Ninescah, accompanied by John Guyman [? Gayman ?] and John B. Noffinger. These gentlemen are old citizens of Cowley, genuine Republicans, and good fellows.

O. N. Morris, the Liveryman, has returned from Topeka. He brings with him some fine livery stock for his stables in this place. He also brought his family back with him and will make this his future place of residence.

Winfield Courier, Thursday, June 5, 1873.

The glass for the front of M. L. Reed's Bank have been received and when they are put in, the finishing touches will be about completed. The glass are six feet ten inches high by four feet five inches wide. There are few buildings in this part of the state that presents the general appearance or that have cost more than this.

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A chase after a buffalo will come off at Belle Plaine on the Fourth of July. A buffalo cow recently captured at that place will be offered as the prize to the first man who can catch her with horse and lariat. This will be a splendid opportunity for the "fast" riders of Winfield to try their hand.

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We were shown a copy of the Coffeyville Courier, published by White & Chatham, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas. The latter gentleman is a nephew of our esteemed fellow citizen, Judge T. B. Ross. [NOTE: BOTH TIMES THEY HAD "COFFEEVILLE".]

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 5, 1873.]

J. H. Miller, Esq., of Richland township, brought to our office last Saturday either the petrified neck and head of an antelope or the most perfect formation of rock representing an antelope, we have ever seen. Fifty cents will admit anyone to our "what is it" show.

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We had the pleasure of a drive with our friend, John Farris, the gentlemanly and accomplished clerk of the Bradish House, last Monday evening across the "divide" to the Arkansas river. John drove a pair of superb sorrels belonging to the extensive stables of Davis & Fargo.

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Returning. Parties who went from this portion of country to Texas have mostly returned. Their object in going was to obtain employment and make money more rapidly than here. They failed in both, and are content to stay at home in future "and see the thing through." Those who still remain are complaining of miserable water and hot weather. We know that some of them consider Kansas a more pleasant place to live in than Texas.

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We received a correspondence from Upper Dutch giving in detail the results of the recent storm up there, but in some way it has become misplaced and we are deprived of its use.

We learn, however, that Edward Deland was the principal sufferer in that vicinity, his house being blown to pieces and his wife seriously injured by a falling timber. The other members of the family escaped with but slight bruises. A great many out-houses were blown down, and some stock injured, but aside from this, we have heard of nothing more serious.

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The County Commissioners last Saturday acted upon the county building matter, and designated the square in the east part of the city, which was tendered the county by the Town Company, as the block upon which shall be erected the county buildings. Messrs. Bailey and Sloan were awarded the contract for the building of the courthouse, and steps will be taken by them immediately to begin the work.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 5, 1873.]

The other day a saloon keeper of this place pounced upon and severely mangled and bruised an inoffensive man while quietly transacting business in a law office, then rushed before a magistrate, was complained of by a friend for assault and battery. The plea is guilty. The Justice of the peace without any knowledge of the aggravation of the offense, and possibly desirous of knowing nothing, imposes a fine of $2.50. Here is an offense, perhaps meriting a year of imprisonment, that is atoned by a fine of $2.50. We don't know which to condemn most; the assault of the man on Bihlmair, or the outrage of the magistrate upon law and order.

How long shall these things be.

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At a meeting held last week in the Methodist church by a number of our citizens, it was resolved to have a celebration of the 4th of July at Winfield. A committee consisting of A. A. Jackson, E. S. Torrance, and James Kelly was appointed to correspond with Orators for the occasion. We want to meet our friends from the country, and unless we do something they will go--as many of them did last year--to Oxford, Lazette, and other places.

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We notice from our Washington exchanges the appointment of the following persons to first class clerkships under the

government.

In the Second Auditor's Office: James W. Brady, John H. B. Beck, and Edward W. Newman, Md., True L. Norris, Mass., Prof. George B. Vashon, D. C. Captain R. E. Mansfield, of Richmond, Virginia, Virginia, has been promoted from clerk to head clerk of the Washington and Weldon railway post-office, he having passed one of the best examinations, under the civil service rules, on record in the Post Office Department.

Capt. R. E. Mansfield is a son of our fellow citizen, Dr.

W. Q. Mansfield, and by the compliment paid him in the above notice it is to be inferred that he is a collegiate scholar and a worthy government official.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 5, 1873.]

The New Court House and Jail. Through the kindness and courtesy of our capable Deputy County Clerk, Mr. J. P. Short, we are enabled to give our readers some idea of the new Court House, that is to be. The building is to be 40 x 50 feet; two stories high; the lower story 11 feet high in the clear; the upper story 13 feet high; hall 8 feet wide, running entire length of the building, with doors opening into rooms, eight in number on either side. At the head of the stairway, which runs from the main entrance door in the hall, are two small rooms which may be used for Jury, hat and cloak room, etc., or if necessary, can be added to the courtroom by folding doors. The courtroom proper is 37 feet 4 in., by 34 feet 10 in., in the clear, lighted by

[? word obscured ... 2 ?] large 4 light windows. The building is to be built of brick with a stone foundation. The contractors are Baily & Sloan. The building is to be completed by November 1, 1873.

In connection with the above we understand the city has procured lots in the rear of the courthouse on which the City Fathers propose to locate the Jail.

Altogether it is a very desirable location, and we hope the contractors will do a good honest job; one that will be a credit to themselves, and a benefit to the county.

NOTE: EARLIER THEY HAD "BAILLY" INSTEAD OF BAILY....???

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There will be a special examination of teachers held at Winfield on Saturday, June 14, 1873.

T. A. WILKINSON, County Supt.

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[INDIANS: MODOCS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 12, 1873 - FRONT PAGE.

The Modoc's Captured.

Applegate mansion, Clear Lake, California, June 1. This morning the troops at camp in Langell's VAlley were dived in several parties and sent out in scouts for the fleeing Modocs. Just as the scouting party left the Modocs, the present captives with the exception of Boston Charley, Hooks Jim, Steamboat Frank, and Shocknasty Jim, were went to the ranche of Lieut. Laylor of the 4th artillery, and a small detachment of men.

LATER. 3:30 P.M. A series of prolonged yells and cheers aroused the camp from a pleasant siesta. Half an hour after the depature of my courier, Gen. Davis, Gen. Wheaton, and other officers, and all the men marched from the house and tents to find the cause of the uproar, and at once the whole camp was in commotion.

Down the lava plain north of the house was a whole cavalcade of mounted horsemen. "Captain Jack is captured," shouted a sturdy sergeant, and again the valley echoed with cheers and yells. The mounted party was that of Perry. He had returned from a scout of 23 hours. Three miles above the mouth of Yellow Creek, at 10:30 this morning, the Spring scouts struck a trail and after a brief search Modocs were discovered. Col. Perry surrounded the Indians' retreat, and his men were bound to fight. Suddenly a Modoc shot out from the rock with a white flag. He met a Warm Spring Indian and said Capt. Jack wanted to surrender. Scouts were sent to meet Jack. He came forward and held out his hand to his visitors; then two of his warriors, seven children, and five squaws came forth and joined in the surrender. Jack is about 40, is 5 feet 6 inches high, and compactly built. He has a large and well formed face, full of individuality. Although dressed in old clothes, he looks every inch a chief, and does not speak to anyone. The Modocs are grouped in the field near the house and surrounded by a guard of spectators. They peer into Jack's face with interest, but he heeds them not. He is still as a statue.

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The San Francisco Bulletin gives the figures, obtained from official sources, of the troops engaged with the Modocs. Thse number, all told, 20 officers and 480 men. Deducting the men required for escort and guard duty, the fighting force is reduced to 500. Add the Warm Spring scout, and the aggregate force in the field is 458. These figures will correct the erroneous impression of the force now existing. Thus far in the campaign, from Nov. 29, 1872, to May 7, 1873, our loss has been 71 killed and 67 wounded.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 12, 1873.

Deputy U. S. Marshal S. S. Peterson, of Parker, Montgomery County, Kansas, has just made official return of the State Warrant issued against James Stewart, one of the horse thieves who killed U. S. Marshal Parker on Grouse Creek last winter.

It will be remembered that the last heard of Stewart was when he broke jail in Missouri, and from there no trace of him could be found until Mr. Peterson, with his four years active experience on Kansas borders, took the matter in hand and traced him through, found and captured him in Iroquois County, Illinois, on the 21st day of May, ultimo. Steward is now lodged in jail at Emporia awaiting his trial at the July term of our court.

John Stroup, the horse thief that was wounded at the same time Parker was killed, was taken from the officers by a posse of armed men and hung in Howard County, a few days after the fight occurred.

Thos. Davis and John Tussey have not yet been caught, but with Marshal Peterson like a blood hound on their trail, they may yet expect a speedy capture and the just retribution that so surely awaits them.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 12, 1873.

C. L. Rood, of Darien, gave us a friendly call. Mr. Rood stands second to none in the role of school teachers in our county.

Rev. Mr. Platter, our new Presbyterian minister, preached a very able sermon at the stone church last Sabbath.

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Work on Bliss & Blandin's mill dam is going ahead rapidly, and but a short while is required to complete the job. They have not lost half a days' grinding by the high waters.

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Our genial friend, McMillan, of the old log store, was made happy one day last week by the arrival of his family from Ohio. Mac makes this his future place of residence.

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The Masons of Arkansas City will hold a basket picnic at Endicott's grove the 24th. All Masons in good standing are invited, with their friends.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 12, 1873.]

Mr. Yule, living one mile north of town, while getting corn out of his crip to feed his horses on last Friday night, was bitten on the left wrist by a rattlesnake. Mr. Yule immediately jumped upon a horse and came into town, and had his hand treated by a physician. He is now doing well, although his arm is considerably swollen yet.

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Wheat. W. W. Walton brought into the office on last Tuesday some of the finest wheat we have seen in the county. He plucked the heads from a forty acre field belonging to Mr. C. S. Smith, who lives seven miles west of town in the Arkansas river bottom. Mr. Smith has 22 acres of May wheat and 18 of Mediterranean, besides quite a large field of spring wheat. The winter wheat was sown on corn stubble and plowed in with a turning plow last September, and the yield from present indications will not be less than thirty bushels per acre.

Mr. Tucker was born near Hartford, Connecticut, May 2nd, 1814. At the age of 8 years he removed with his parents to Erie County, Ohio, where he remained most of the time for 48 years. There he became a member of the Presbyterian church, and lived a devoted christian life. During this time his parents, brothers, and sisters were all called from the scenes of earth by the pale-faced messenger of Death, and he was left to mourn, and to suffer many misfortunes. Suffering much from bodily pain as well as bereavements in his own family circle, yet he bore it all with meek submission, exhibiting a spirit of christian faith and child-like confidence.

In November, 1870, he immigrated with his family to Kansas, hoping that the change might be beneficial to his health. But here, too, tender ties were severed. The joy and delight of his declining years was taken from his embrace, and the combined weight of mental and physical pain bore him down with increased rapidity.

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[COMMISSIONERS PROCEEDINGS OF JUNE 10, 11.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 19, 1873.

In regard to the Courthouse award, it was ascertained that the county must pay its indebtedness in warrants, and that bids for cash could not be legally considered and the whol proceedings were set aside and an order made that sealed bids for erecting the Courthouse according to the plans and specification on file in the Clerk's office would be received until 2 o'clock p.m., the 11th inst., and the County Attorney was directed to inform the former builders of the order made.

Adjourned until 11th inst.

11th inst. Board met as per adjournment.

All present: proceeded to open bids for Courthouse. Three bids were read, and the contract was awarded to Messrs. Stewart & Simpson, at $9,000 in scrip, their's being the lowest bid to give bonds in double the amount of the bid, and the sureties to qualify in double the amount of the bond or for $36,000.

Messrs. Stewart & Simpson returned with their bond, and signed the contract. The sureties to the bond then qualified in the sum of $75,000. Bond approved.

Board adjourned until regular meeting of July 7th, 1873.

FRANK COX, Chairman,

A. A. JACKSON, County Clerk, Per J. P. SHORT, Deputy Clerk.

SOME OTHER ITEMS...WHICH I SKIPPED.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 19, 1873.

Prairie chickens are reported to be more abundant this season than for many years.

"Richard himself again." The Parlor Bar, which, owing to a "little unpleasantness," was for a short time closed, has opened up once more, and Manse is again prepared to wait upon his numerous customers with anything in the drinking line.

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Mr. J. W. Johnson, the popular furniture manufacturer, has built him a new shop, and moved into it, on the east side of Main St., three doors south of the Post Office, where he will be pleased to greet old and new customers, and fill all orders in his line of business.

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Our efficient County Recorder, Mr. J. F. Paul, and his lady, returned to Winfield this week. Mr. Paul has been in St. Louis about two months under the treatment of skilled physicians for the recovery of his eye-sight, and we are pleased to note the improvement effected.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 19, 1873.]

S. D. Pryor, Esq., has returned from his eastern visit and certainly bears evidence of kind treatment while away.

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New Law Firm. It will be seen by reference to the law card of L. J. Webb, Esq., that he has associated with him in the practice of the profession Mr. J. C. Bigger of St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Bigger brings with him the highest testimonials of his proficiency as a well read and enterprising young lawyer, and the new firm under its two wise heads, will no doubt share a large portion of the public patronage.

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The Winfield Cemetery Association have purchased grounds about one mile northeast of Winfield and have laid the same out for a cemetery. The lots are now ready for sale. Mr. J. H. Lund and Mr. J. D. Cochran constitute a committee for selling them. The matter of a proper place where the "dust shall return to the earth as it was," is one of great interest to every community. It is hoped that the people of this town and vicinity will, without delay, take steps for beautifying and ornamenting these grounds.

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The County Agricultural Society have their premium list completed. The time for holding the exhibition has been fixed for Sept. 16, 17, and 18. No effort will be spared to make the fair a complete success. The premiums are liberal and cover every department of industry. The president of the society,

M. A. T. Stewart, would like to make some arrangement with some person or persons to repair the fence around the grounds.

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A regular "old time" Celebration of the Fourth of July will be the order of the day in Winfield. Speakers for the occasion have accepted invitations to be present, and Sumner, Howard, and Butler counties are invited to be present and participate with us in the grandest celebration ever witnessed in the county. We expect to see five thousand people on the grounds. The fair ground will be properly arranged by building a rostrum for the speakers, and an arbor with seats for the audience. Not the least attraction of the day will be the grand races of the afternoon. Messrs. Davis & Fargo have several blooded horses that will fly around the track to the amusement of everybody, while there are several other persons preparing horses for the occasion. A basket dinner will be spread at noon, and eating, drinking, and merriment will sway the hour.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 19, 1873.]

That "Old White Hat" is here again. It is not the one worn by the illustrious philosopher, but the same old hat that M. B. Mathews wears, who is the founder of the popular Independence Commercial Nursery. This nursery has long felt the need of a good agent in Winfield, and Mr. Mathews has succeeded in securing the right man in the right place to take charge, as agent, at this place. Alonzo Howland, the well known and popular clerk at the store of C. A. Bliss, where he will take orders for all kinds of nursery stock, and warrant their delivery in health and good order. Call on Mr. Howland and leave your orders.

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Mr. J. G. Titus, having bought the meat shop of Myers & Miller, has fitted it up in the best of style and he is now prepared to supply Winfield with the best beef the county affords. He has a large farm south of town on which he keeps his stock, and thus he is enabled to sell cheaper than the cheapest. Give him a call.

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A LONG ARTICLE WAS PRINTED ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THE WINFIELD COURIER, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1873, BY J. W. STROTHER, M. D., OMNIA TOWNSHIP, DATED JUNE 12, 1873, RELATIVE TO SWINE AND THE DISEASE CALLED "TRICKINIOSIS." HE REALLY TRIED HIS BEST TO WARN PEOPLE ABOUT EATING HOGS.

[REPORT FROM CORRESPONDENT AT BOLTON TOWNSHIP.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 26, 1873.

The Salt Springs Manufacturing Company are turning out over fifty bushels of pure white salt each week, which is used exclusively by parties in this section of country.

Dixie, the new town laid out on the State line four miles south of Arkansas City, is about defunct.

We propose to show at the next County Fair that Capt. Chennoweth of this township has as fine a lot of stock hogs as any man in this county, Judge Johnson's celebrated swine family to the contrary notwithstanding.

THEY HAD CHENNOWETH...???

Mr. Beal living in the extreme southwest corner of the county has just finished plastering his house with "gypsum" quarried from his own farm. He first pounds the stone up into small particles and pours warm water over it, then stirs it up until it is of the thickness of paste, or mortar, after which, with an ordinary trowel and lime brush, he applies it to the wall. Only small quantities can be mixed at a time, however, as it dries so rapidly, yet the surface doesn't crack, remaining nice and smooth, equal to the finest plasterparis finish. How long will it be until Sumner and Cowley Counties will be using gypsum or plasterparis, made from their own quarries and mayhap have some to ship east besides.

Our bridge toll in going from here to the City and back is the most grevious burden we have to bear. Everytime we want a box of matches, or a bar of soap, we have to pay from 25 to 50 cents for bridge fare, yet a majority of the voters of the two townships at the late election declared that the bridge should not be free. At Oxford the toll for a two-horse team is 35 cents, here it is 50 cents; why is there this difference?

Some of the farmers have been having their land surveyed preparatory to breaking their hedge rows.

We know nothing about "Granges" here. We have too much hard work to do fighting our open and acknowledged enemies, the weeds, without banding together and attempting to annihilate an invisible enemy, a railroad monopoly that has yet to be organized.

BOLTON.

Bolton Township, June 20, 1873.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 26, 1873.

Cliff. Wood has harvested his wheat.

The races on the Fourth are all the talk just now.

J. C. Fuller is now on a visit to his friends in New York.

Joseph C. Blandin has purchased a half interest in the mill of Koeler & Covert.

We are under many obligations to Mr. C. A. Bliss for bringing our ink from Wichita last week. Mr. Bliss will please accept our thanks.

The work on the County buildings have begun in earnest. The excavating preparatory to laying the foundation is just about completed, and the work will go rapidly on.

The "Parlor Bar" is sailing under new colors with Triplet "at the wheel." Lovers of billiards should visit his pleasant rooms where they can have a quiet game and get any style of fluid comfort in the business.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JUNE 26, 1873.]

MARRIED. W. L. Mullen has at last went and got married. Finding in Winfield no congenial spirit, he remembered the object of his youthful affection away off in Illinois. Thither he hasted on the wings of love, and now they are in Winfield smiling lovingly hand-in-hand across the boisterous matrimonial sea.

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Our wide awake friend, L. P. Paul, has moved his stock of groceries, Queensware, etc., into the new store room on the corner of Main and 9th Avenue. Paul is not only scriptural by name but by precept, and his many friends and customers will now find him at his new store very pleasantly situated, and prepared to sell, as usual--very cheap for cash.

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The following is an invitation sent to one of our best young men, from Shoo Fly, this week.

SOUTH HAVEN, June 23, 1873.

Mr. Ned Perkins: The company off yourself and lady are respectfully invited to attend a hugging "bee" to be given at the Poodle House tomorrow evening.

There is surely a mistake somewhere, for Ned ain't that kind of a boy!

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Palpable Negligence. More palpable negligence of duty of office we have never seen than that of Marshal Shinnman [WAY THEY SPELLED IT], allowing a regular round of assault and battery to be witnessed upon our streets without the least interference upon his part. The enraged mother absolutely jerked the little vixon clear of mother soil and spanked its "gibs sheet" in the gentle breeze, and there sat our moody Marshal chuckling at the scene. Oh! for a change.

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A picnic was held at Stanberry's Grove on the Walnut river last Friday by the patrons and School of the Blanchard district. This is the school taught by Mrs. Mina Hawkins, who as a teacher, has few superiors in the county.

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The citizens of Winfield, in pursuance to a previous call, met at the Methodist church this evening to take into consideration the subject of appropriately celebrating the 4th of July, 1873. Col. J. T. Quarles was chosen chairman, and J. C. Lillie Secretary. The various committees appointed by a former meeting were read and approved. The only principal question before the meeting was the selection of appropriate grounds upon which to hold the celebration.

It was resolved to prepare an arbor with seats and rostrum for speakers, in the nearest and best adapted grove for the purpose. The races, as heretofore advertised, to come off at 3 o'clock p.m. upon the Fair Grounds of the Cowley County Agricultural Society.

Officers of the day were chosen as follows: Chaplains, Rev. J. B. Parmelee and Lowry. Reader of the Declaration of Independence, Byron A. Snow. Marshal, Col. J. T. Quarles. Orators,

J. B. Fairbanks, Hon. Jas. McDermott, J. W. Scull, Esq.

It was ordered by the meeting to prepare grounds for the accommodation of 5,000 people.

COL. J. T. QUARLES, Chairman.

J. C. LILLIE, Secretary.

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Go to Con.'s Gallery for pictures of the Kaws. He succeeded in taking several of them as the noble red men passed through here. For sale cheap. Send them to your friends east.

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Diaries for 1873, for sale at Webb's for less than cost.

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Money to loan on real estate security. JOSEPH REQUA.

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ATTENTION. HOLDERS OF TISDALE TOWN STOCK.

All stock on which there remains unpaid assessments, 30 days from date will be forfeited.

By order of the Board.

J. M. BENBROOK, Secretary.

Tisdale, June 21st, 1873.

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THE JULY 3, 1873, COURIER GOES ON AND ON BY EDITOR KELLY RE PROBLEMS HE HAD WITH LAWYER SAM D. PRYOR WHILE KELLY WAS ACTING IN HIS CAPACITY AS A CLERK AT THE DISTRICT COURT...IT IS EVIDENT THAT SOMEONE WAS LYING OVER A JOURNAL ENTRY FOR JUDGMENT IN THE CASE OF SWAIN VS. TARRANT, WITH JUDGE CAMPBELL PRESIDING. I SKIPPED ALL OF THIS...SEEMS LIKE A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT.

[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 3, 1873.

We need a number of good crossings on Main Street.

Marshall Sinnaman had plenty of business on hand last Saturday.

Our County Superintendent has the finest barrouche in the county.

E. B. Kager has gone to Topeka to make his annual settlement with the State Treasurer.

Scull & Michener have removed their law office into one of the rooms in Read's new Bank Building.

We return thanks to Mrs. John Curns for some of the finest red beets we have seen this season, raised in her garden.

The Silver Cornet Band of Winfield have recently greatly improved in several pieces of new music they are preparing to play on the 4th.

T. N. Concannon, Esq., was made extremely happy the other day by the arrival of his wife and little boy, who have been East during the spring. Con. has been wearing a "grin" on his face ever since, broader than a Georgia flap-jack, and can walk faster and straighter than any other man in town.

Manse Pickering is surely indomitable. He has purchased another entire new outfit of bar fixtures, billiard tables, liquors, cigars, etc., and opened out in regal style in his old stand on East Main Street. He has had an extra choice lot of wines and liquors, and extends a cordial invitation to his old friends and patrons to call and "take a smile" with him.

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The high winds of last Monday night blew down and completely demolished the houses on the Fair Grounds of the Cowley County Agricultural Society. The storm raged here for about three hours, and considerable damage was sustained in different parts of the county by the blowing to pieces of out houses and breaking and throwing down of corn and wheat.

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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following marriage licenses were issued out of the Probate Judge's Office for the month of June.

William A. Hart and Lydia A. King.

James Barton and Bettie Van Meeter.

William S. Hunt and Mary L. Grimes.

C. H. Bing and Sarah A. Lanier.

J. A. L. Williams and Emma L. Williams.

William Dougherty and Mary J. Cramer.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 3, 1873.]

The assessed valuation of property in townships in the county, on which the taxes for the year 1872 remain unpaid June 28th, 1873, is as follows:

Beaver tp $2,899 Rock Creek $ 4,721

Bolton 4,386 Ninescah 4,098

Cedar 3,242 Silverdale 740

Creswell 9,461 Tisdale 10,341

Dexter 1,398 Vernon 4,954

Pleasant Valley 2,652 Winfield 20,049

Richland 493 Windsor 1,285

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Through negligence we omitted a notice calling attention to E. W. Perkins' advertisement. We always take pleasure in speaking a word in favor of our patrons; and in this instance, it is true to say that Mr. Perkins is one of the reliable and stable men of Winfield. His stock of lumber is quite complete, and large additions are being made every week. All who favor Ed. with their patronage may expect to receive the full benefit of the money invested. You can buy lumber at his yard on Main Street cheaper than you can at Wichita and haul it to this point.

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New Restaurant. The St. Nicholas opened out in fine style yesterday. Messrs. Myers & Miller set out one of the best and most substantial dinners that it has been our fortune to sit down to for a long time. They fed eighty hungry mouths and all went away uttering high encomiums on the good taste displayed by these gentlemen. The St. Nicholas supplies a want long felt in Winfield. Their room is under the new Bank Building. It is a marvel of neatness and convenience. We would advise all who need anything to eat, to give them a call as they are gentlemen who deserve patronage.

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List of Jurors Drawn for the July Term of Court.

I. F. Newland Winfield Township

V. Baird " "

A. Ray " "

A. B. Gardiner " "

Morgan Tullis Tisdale Township

E. P. Young " "

S. S. Majors Bolton Township

S. L. Ward " "

Wm. Sartin Otter Township

T. W. Bough " "

Philip Stout Ninescah Township

Willis Wilson " "

J. P. SHORT, Deputy Co. Clerk.

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[SOME ADS: WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 3, 1873.]

Pictures of Indians and Indian camps, at Con.'s Gallery for sale. Go and get some and send them to your friends east.

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The Grand Caravan, which conveys the goods of L. P. Paul, arrived at his new store on the corner of Main and 9th Avenue, nearly opposite the old log store, on the 19th inst. His many friends and patrons are now invited to call and see him.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE: THE FOURTH AT WINFIELD.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 10, 1873.

RECAP: Grand march at 11 a.m., with at least 2,500 in march to the speakers' stand. Rev. Lowery invoked blessing; Byron A. Snow read Declaration of American Independence; John B. Fairbank, Esq., delivered oration. After lunch: address by D. C. Scull, speech by Hon. James McDermott, benediction by Rev. J. B. Parmalee. [? Parmelee ?]. March again taken up. Late in the evening a balloon ascension took place.

CLARK - ABBIE. At the residence of G. C. Swasey, in Vernon Township, by him, on the 3rd day of July, 1873, Mr. Franklin B. Clark to Miss Lucinda Abbey, both of Vernon Township, Cowley County, Kansas. [NOTE: FIRST TIME ABBIE...SECOND TIME ABBEY.]

ROBERTS - COCHRAN. By the Rev. E. P. Hickok, July 3rd, 1873, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. John Roberts, Jr., to Miss Rosa J. Cochran, all of Winfield.

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[BEAVER TOWNSHIP CLUB.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 10, 1873.

THOMASVILLE, KANSAS, July 5th, 1873.

Club met at early candle light. Recording Secretary read minutes of last meeting. Called the roll of officers. All present except A. K. Jinkins and Harvey Dwyer, Directors. Reception of new members. Some eight or ten applicants were admitted. N. C. McCULLOCH, Corresponding Secretary.

Messrs. Requa & Bing, our suburban clothing merchants, have moved into the city, and taken very pleasant quarters in the store room formerly occupied by Read's bank. Bing says he "got tired of gunthry life."

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John T. and Archie Stewart have returned from Carthage, Missouri, and bring with them their families, with the intention of making Winfield their future place of residence.

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Col. J. M. Alexander showed his familiar face in our sanctum yesterday, after several months absence in Leavenworth. The Col. looks well, and we welcome him back to Winfield where his presence reminds us so strongly of old times.

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M. B. Mathers has been here and traveled through Cowley Co., and expresses himself so well pleased with the present and future prospects of the county that himself and partner have decided to purchase ground near Winfield where in a short time the planters can purchase home grown stock from this enterprising firm. Alonzo Howland is taking their stock grown at Independence.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 10, 1873.]

Our city was visited on Monday by C. I. Scofield, Esq.,

U. S. Attorney for the District of Kansas, and W. H. Rossington, Editor of the Commonwealth. Mr. Scofield is on a tour of inspection of the southern part of the state, the object being to give greater efficiency to the administration of justice in sections where hitherto infractions of the United States laws have been of alarmingly frequent occurrence, while arrests and convictions have been the exception not the rule. Mr. Scofield deserves the thanks of the people along the border for his energetic effort to establish security for person and property. Mr. Rossington is traveling for recreation.

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The ball given at the Lagonda House on the night of the Fourth by Messrs. Webb & Jackson was a very brilliant affair. There were fifty or sixty couples present. The supper was furnished by Mr. Peyton, proprietor of the Lagonda.

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The Silver Cornet Band of Arkansas City, composed of as genial a set of boys as ever lived, came dashing into Winfield on the 4th, fully equipped with their instruments, and with willing hearts and hands to assist "our boys" of the Winfield band in carrying out the programme of the day.

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RECAP. Thanks are given to the efficient officers and various committees appointed to carry out the programme on the Fourth. Col. J. T. Quarles was Marshal of the day, assisted by James Kelly, Esq., and W. M. Allison.

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We take pleasure in noting the completion of M. L. Read's new bank building. The contractors, Messrs. Stewart & Simpson, deserve every credit as experienced mechanics, as this piece of their work will fully testify. The material used in the construction is an extra quality of limestone rock for the foundation, and also used in the walls of the basement. The main building is of brick structure, and exhibits as fine an appearance exteriorly, as any brick block in the eastern States. The front has iron columns to support it, and the window sills are of white limestone rock and are capped with the same. The folding doors at the entrance are magnificently constructed of fine material, and grained and finished in modern style; while the large windows on each side of the door will be one solid glass, French plate, 4-1/2 feet in width and 9-1/2 feet in height.

The appointments of the building consists of basement full size of building, which is now occupied by Messrs. Miller & Meyers in the restaurant business. The second floor is exclusively occupied by the bank, and has attached every convenience desired in a banking house. The third floor is cut into rooms for office purposes, and is occupied by Messrs. Scull & Michener, attorneys; Messrs. Pryor & Kager, attorneys; J. F. Paul, Esq., County Recorder; John Curns, City Clerk; T. A. Wilkinson, County Superintendent; and E. B. Kager, Esq., County Treasurer. The building is completely occupied, and its interior, in point of finish and adaption to the business for which it is used, is not excelled by a like structure in any city.

The business energy and willing disposition so liberally manifested by Mr. Read to invest money in our town since he became a citizen, endows him with the respect and confidence of the whole public.

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Miss Mary Stewart desires to give instruction on the Piano. Whe will give lessons at her place of residence or at the residence of the pupil, if desired.

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The St. Nicholas Restaurant is just now the greatest attraction in the hotel line in the city. It is no doubt one of the best appointed Restaurants in the State, and fills a want long felt in our city. Messrs. Miller & Myers, the gentlemanly proprietors, do everything up in splendid order, and their style of keeping a well supplied table will draw them all the patronage they want.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 10, 1873.]

Removed. Messrs. Requa & Bing, Winfield's popular clothing merchants, have removed their extensive stock of clothing from their old stand on lower Main street into the store room one door north of the Post Office. They look very comfortable in their new quarters, and their stock of goods show off to much better advantage than they could be made to appear in the old store room. Their old friends and patrons are rueqested to call at the new store room, and take a peep at things as they now exist.

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Those fine specimens of fruit that we saw the other day were from H. M. Swasey's Home Nursery, where he propagates and has for sale all varieties of Orchards, Small Fruits, Forest and Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Evergreens, Hedge Plants, etc., which he will sell as low as the lowest. He has appointed G. C. Swasey, of Vernon Township, as his special agent for Cowley and Sumner Co.'s. With the unlimited experience G. C. has had in the Fruit Department, we are satisfied he will give entire satisfaction.

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[MARRIED: PAYNE - LOKEY.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 17, 1873.

Married. PAYNE - LOKEY - In Winfield, on the 16th day of July, A. D., 1873, by the Hon. T. H. Johnson: Isaac Payne and Susan Lokey, both of Winfield.

Dr. Headrick appeared to have his assessment taken off the rolls, as his land was not properly entered until after the first of March 1872. Upon his statement the board refused to act.

Changes were made to property of Phoeby Smith of Omnia Township.

J. M. Alexander appeared and protested against receiving the assessment rolls of Winfield Township from T. B. Myers as he had not returned his rolls as required by law, and also that he was a non-resident. In the above matter the Board received the assessment rolls of T. B. Myers and await for the Attorney General's opinion touching said case.

THERE WAS MUCH MORE...CHANGES MADE IN DIFFERENT TOWNSHIPS...THAT I SKIPPED.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 17, 1873.

Bert Covert has returned from Emporia.

We are sorry to learn that Judge R. B. Saffold is quite sick at the Bradish House.

A land office receipt belonging to Emma F. Hall was found on the street. The owner can have the same by calling at this office.

Old Wilson Shannon is speechifying for the settlers on the Osage and Cherokee lands. If the settlers had a poor case heretofore, they have a hard case now.

The St. Nicholas, under the new bank building, is now in full blast, and if you happen to be hungry that is the place to fill up, as Miller and Myers fully understand the art of catering to the wants of the hungry.

We are made happy this week with the presence of our jolly friend, E. S. Bedilion, in this office. He is filling the place of the Deputy District Clerk, W. W. Walton, who is in the east part of the county this week on a surveying expedition.

The Catalogue at the old log store under the control of Mr. Everleth has added one more cat to the list. McMillen Jr. has started a dog-main opposition. They both deserve the support of their friends.

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Our ice wagon has changed hands. Our former driver has given out. Mr. Stewart now holds the reins, and is prepared to deliver ice to any part of the city every morning, as will be seen by his advertisement in another column.

AD: ICE! Keep cool. From and after this date MR. STEWART will deliver ice every morning in any part of the city.

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The County Clerk canceled some $1,700 worth of School district Bonds, last week. Cowley County School District bonds command the very highest price in the eastern markets. This speaks well for the school management of our County.

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Several enterprising boys had the public well cleaned out the other day, but not a day before it needed it. They took out old hats, boots, cats, rabbits, rats, hoopskirts, bottles, buffalo robes, ague, billious fever, cholera, dysentery, and a variety of other diseases too numerous to mention.

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Lewis Jones, who was confined at this place for the past 5 or 6 months for the killing of M. Donnelly, at a picnic near the double-beech, in July last, was released last Monday on giving bonds in the sum of $5,000, for his appearance at the September term of the Criminal Court. His sister, Mrs. Susan Turner, is surety. Kentucky paper.

It will be remembered that this is the same Lewis Jones who shot and killed Frank Bilaland at the Lagonda House last winter and who by some defect in the law could not be punished here.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 24, 1873.

Charley Black has come home again.

Mrs. Concannon has been very ill for several days, but is now convalescent.

We notice the return of E. B. Kager, who for the past few weeks has been visiting old friends in Illinois.

BIRTH. Bedilion was made happy the other day, by a little "incident" that happened in his family. It is a girl.

A water mill is now being erected on the Grouse near the mouth of Plum Creek 2 miles north of Dexter.

The people of Sumner and Cowley are agitating the erection of a free bridge across the Arkansas three miles below Oxford.

We were pleased to meet John Farris on the street the other day. He is now in Wellington, Sumner County, assisting in the Southwestern HOtel.

Rev. J. B. Parmelee is lying quite low with Cerebro Spinal Meningitis at Arkansas City. At last accounts he was considered out of danger.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 24, 1873.]

A Petition, signed by 91 citizens, voters of Winfield, has been presented to the Township Board, petitioning them to call an election for the purpose of voting $2,500 for erecting a bridge over Timber creek just north of town.

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A great many of the farmers living near the State line on the Southeast part of the county, have gone down into the Territory to break prairie for the Kaw Indians on their reservation. They think Uncle Sam is a good paymaster.

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Mr. J. C. Blandin has returned from Cincinnati, where he has been to order complete machinery for his new Tunnel Mills. As he had verything fitted up at the foundry, it will require but a few days after the machinery gets here to grind wheat.

[TUNNEL MILLS: DOES THIS DEFINITELY INDICATE THAT HE NO LONGER IS CONNECTED WITH BLISS????]

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E. P. Young, late of Pennsylvania, is building one of the finest stone residences in the county a quarter of a mile west of Tisdale. He is using the fine white magnesia limestone from the quarry of G. W. Foughty, near that place. His barn of the same material is nearly completed and presents a fine appearance when viewed from the Winfield and Tisdale road.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 24, 1873.]

Mr. E. B. Johnson, of Beaver township, is preparing to exhibit at the Fair this fall some of the finest stock that has been seen in the county. He has an imported thoroughbred Black Hawk Morgan horse, four years old, that would make the fingers of the Winfield horsemen clutch nervously to even see. He expects to carry off the blue ribbon on his fine Durham bull this fall.

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Seven families with all their stock and household goods have just arrived, and are temporarily located on the farm of Mr. Tyrell, 2-1/2 miles east of Tisdale, in Sheridan township. They have rented a house in which they are having a school taught for the benefit of their own children, by one of their number. They expect to take claims in that neighborhood, and seem well satisfied with the uplands of Cowley.

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T. B. Myers has resigned his office as Trustee of this township. J. P. Short was appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to fill the vacancy.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 24, 1873.]

We have heretofore called the attention of our City Fathers to the fact that our city needed a thorough cleaning in view of the near approach of the Cholera. That dreadful scourge is in Kansas and it is the duty of everybody to prepare for it in time, and especially is it the duty of our City Council to see to it that the lives of our citizens are not imperiled through their neglect. Our streets and alleys should be thoroughly raked and scraped, and the rubbish burned. This matter should be attended to at once.

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Mrs. N. T. Tucker would respectfully solicit the patronage of all who desire sewing done, of any kind. She has a first class machine and will do stitching (when ready prepared) for one cent per yard. Tailoring will be made a specialty. Dry Goods and Groceries taken for work.

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[PROCEEDINGS OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, AS BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 31, 1873.

THIS WAS A CONTINUATION OF MATTERS GIVEN IN PREVIOUS EDITION RE LAND VALUATIONS....RAISING THEM IN TOWNSHIPS.

THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY BILLS THAT WERE ACTED UPON.

Ordered by the Board that J. F. Paul, Register of deeds, and E. B. Kager, County Treasurer, and Wilkenson, Superintendent of Public Instruction are assigned to the three office rooms over

M. L. Read's bank at rent $27.50 per month.

THEN IN ANOTHER COLUMN AFTER THIS...PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF CO. COMMISSIONERS JULY 22ND, 1873.

Ordered that the Co. Clerk compare books and settle with the Co. Treasurer and leave an exhibit ready for the Board at their next meeting.

MORE ROAD PETITIONS LAID OVER OR GRANTED.

Resignation of T. B. Myers, Trustee of Winfield township, was received and accepted, to date from date. J. P. Short was appointed to fill the vacancy.

BILLS WHERE THEN ACTED UPON.

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BIG AD: WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 31, 1873.

E. W. PERKINS, [SUCCESSOR TO McCLURE & CO.],

DEALER IN PINE & NATIVE LUMBER, ETC.

Office and Yard One door South of C. A. Bliss & Co.,

Winfield, Kansas.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 31, 1873.

W. W. Walton and E. S. Bedilion are helping do the clerical work at this term of Court.

Billy Anderson is soon to start a livery stable at the old Dunlap stand on Main street.

Hon. William P. Hackney and Hon. James McDermott called on us yesterday evening.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 31, 1873.]

The inimitable Con. has just returned from Independence with something new of course. He brought back a large photograph of the "Scene of the Bender murder."

Read this week's correspondence from "Our Home," also one from the pen of a new correspondent, Thos. A. Walton, uncle of our Surveyor Walton), of Lawrence County, Ohio.

The ladies of the Congregational church and society will give an Ice Cream Social at the residence of Mrs. J. G. Bullene Wednesday evening Aug. 6th, 1873.

The July number of Meigs and Walton's Real Estate Record, published monthly at Arkansas City, in the Traveler office, is upon our table. It is neat in appearance, ably and spicily edited, and does credit to the office from which it emanates.

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The New Stone Culvert at the head of Main Street and the one on Tenth Avenue, are a decided improvement over those old "mud-holes" that have been standing there since we came to the country. This speaks well for our Road Overseer.

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At a meeting of the Building Committee of the Presbyterian Church, it was resolved to take steps immediately toward building a brick church which will seat over 300 people. Very encouraging subscriptions toward this object have been already received.

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Deputy Sheriff L. M. Carter of Emporia, Lyon County, who conveyed the prisoners James Steward and Frank Miller to this place for trial, expressed considerable surprise on entering the town of the Walnut Valley. He says that Winfield will vie with Emporia for business and location.

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The long talked of injunction suit to restrain the Board of County Commissioners from issuing the orders of the county to pay for the Courthouse has been commenced by Baily & Sloan. We are sorry that lack of space forbids comment this week but will pay our respects to it in our next issue.

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Last Sunday Messrs. Anderson, Hays, Houx, and Walton accepted an invitation to dine with the "Surveyor boys," at Arkansas City, where they have just arrived after completing their long and tedious contract in the Indian Territory. They say that they were well entertained and had a pleasant time, and will, we understand, soon give the boys' a complimentary supper and dance at this place.

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[PROCEEDINGS OF THE DISTRICT COURT.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 31, 1873.

FIRST DAY.

No. 209. In case of Wood vs. Millspaugh, receiver in the case of Bliss vs. Blandin--Order--"That said Millspaugh appear before this Court on the morning of July 29th, and show cause why an attachment should not be issued against him for a violation of the injunction heretofore granted in this action."

No. 70. State vs. Dunkle. On motion of prosecuting attorney, case was dismissed.

The recognizance of Henry House in the case of the State vs. Warmouth, was declared forfeited.

No. 80. State vs. Wm. Miller--Charge of Grand Larceny. Defendant plead guilty and was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff.

SECOND DAY.

No. __. State vs. Thomas Toole. Jury found him guilty of an assault and was adjudged to pay a fine of $10, and $35 costs.

State vs. Warmouth. The Jury returned a verdict of not guilty.

State vs. George O. Sweet. Indictment for Assault and Battery with deadly weapon, with intent to kill. Defendant was arraigned and plead not guilty--and a Jury was called and a verdict rendered as follows:

"We, the Jury, find the defendant guilty of an Assault and Battery."

THIRD DAY.

Hoffmaster vs. Hartman. Defendant recover $195 and costs.

The fine of Young, Majors, Gardiner, and Sartin set aside.

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[ADS: WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 31, 1873.]

Wanted. Boarders, at W. W. Howard's. Two doors est of the Meat Market.

The Old Log Store is termed by some to be a bee hive, from the fact that they are most always busy.

Triplett has just received some fine California Wines, Imported Gin and Brandy, and bottled "Belfast Ginger Ale." All nice for family use.

Choice of coffee and the best of teas always on hand at the old log store.

Archie Stewart, Stone Cuttter, Mason, Bricklayer, and Plasterer is prepared to fill all orders in his line. Mr. Stewart is a good workman and guarantees to give entire satisfaction. Give him a call.

Diamond Corner is selling the best New Orleans flour at prices to suit the times.

Do not fail to go to the Old Log Store and see those shoes made by hand. Whole stock doubled soled and sewed, $2.00 a pair.

Great variety of cheap hosiery and notions at McMillen & Shields' old log store.

The Old Log Store (kept by McMillen & Shields) is establishing a very large trade, owing to their bringing on good goods and selling them at very reasonable rates.

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[ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY: WM. T. KIRBY.]

WINFIELD COURIER, JULY 31, 1873.

RECAP: J. HEADRICK, ADMINISTRATOR OF ESTATE OF WM. T. KIRBY, DECEASED, SELLING AT PUBLIC AUCTION AUGUST 16, 1873, ONE DOOR SOUTH OF THE STORE OF HITCHCOCK & BOYLE, IN THE CITY OF WINFIELD, TO THE HIGHEST AND BEST BIDDER, THE FOLLOWING...

One gray horse, one bay mare and colt, one two year old colt, one wagon, one set chain harness, three plows, three pigs, one rifle gun, one Spencer rifle, one cook stove, one bedstead, eleven hundred shingles. Also, the undivided half of twenty acres corn growing in the field, two acres of sod corn, forty dozen bundles wheat and garden and potatoes growing with other household goods too tedious to mention. Terms: All sums of five dollars and under, cash; all over five dollars, a credit of ninety days ... note payable at Read's Bank with good and approved security.

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[NOTES OF A TRIP TO KANSAS: W. GALLAND.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 7, 1873 - FRONT PAGE.

[From the Bolivar Free Press.]

Notes of a Trip to Kansas.

On a lovely morning in May, A. D., 1873, might have been seen a social and hilarious trio of "Border Ruffians," wending their way to "Bleeding Kansas." To recount all the striking incidents of this, to us, eventful journey; our hair-breadth 'scapes by land and flood; our peril and happy deliverance from the demonical Bender family; how frequently we lost our equilibrium, our dog, and our way; how many rattlesnaeks we killed; how many buffalo (bones) and Indians we did not see, would not only occupy much space in your valuable paper, to the exclusion of more interesting matter and useful advertisments, but

"Would be a task as vain

As to count the drops of an April rain."

Passing through Greenfield, Carthage, Minersville, we were soon traveling the broad prairies of Kansas. Thence, westwardly, we passed through Columbus, Oswego, Independence, and Elk Falls, besides several other towns of lesser importance, and arrived at Winfield, Cowley County, May 10, 1873, after a pleasant drive of six days, having accomplished forty-five to fifty miles a day, on and over those delightful level roads in Kansas.

Our young friend and traveling companion, A. C. Goff, having left our company at Oswego, the Doctor and I were heartily welcomed and hospitably entertained at Winfield, by C. A. Bliss, Esq., and family.

Winfield, the county town of Cowley county, only three years old and counting a population of fifteen hundred souls, is beautifully and healthfully located on a gradually slping plateau, or plain, near to Walnut Creek, a stream about as large as our Sac river. The water of this stream is clear, pure, and cool, being supplied by springs, and affords an abundance of water for milling purposes throughout the year.

The flouring mill of C. A. Bliss & Co., at Winfield, is a large stone structure three or four stories high, running two pair of burrs, with power and room for six to seven more. There are one or two other water mills near to Winfield. The crops of Kansas were looking finely, and the wheat crop promised to be large, and will be especially of great benefit to the people of the state as it is their first wheat crop, and will make money for the mills.

The town of Winfield, in point of business, character, and style of its buildings, will compare favorably with most of our towns in Missouri of the same population and many more year's growth. Many of the private residences are stylish, and expensive; among the best of these is that of the home of our friend and entertainer, C. A. Bliss.

While enjoying the comforts of this pleasant house, we could hardly realize that only four years ago this county was a wild, uncultivated region, inhabited only by the roving Indian, and the buffalo roamed and grazed at will over these streets, and where blocks of costly edifices now stand, a monument to the energy, perseverance, and pioneering disposition of the people who have wrought in so short a time such a wonderful change, and who by the magic art of united efforts in will and do, have made the waste places of earth to blossom, and bring forth her richest treasures.

The title to the lands in this part of the state is derived from the United States. These lands are held in ttrust for the Indians, and are subject to entry only by actual settlers, for the purpose of improvement and cultivation at $1.25 per acre. The citizen, man or woman, may claim and enter not exceeding 160 acres. The appropriation of land for the purpose of town sites is regulated by an act of Congress, and also by the local law of the State.

The town lots in Winfield are owned by a town company, and while this company, some of the occupants have had some misunderstanding, out of which have grown one or two lawsuits in reference to their rights, happily for all parties interested and for the prosperity and welfare of the town, a basis of settlement was agreed upon while we were yet there. The company and contesting citizens were as rapidly as possible closing up their differences, and we were informed just before leaving that there only remained some two or three cases of this character unsettled, and it was confidently expected and believed that these would come in during that week, and by accepting the terms of the company, settle the whole difficulty.

Good claims for farm lands in Cowley and adjoining counties can be purchased at a very reasonable rate. There is a class of people (few in number in that country) who begin to feel crowded, and who desire to emigrate further west. Their places will be filled by a permanent population. Town lots in Winfield are held at from $35 to $200 per lot.

The ordinary method pursued in that country in locating and settling lands is as follows: First, make your selection of an unoccupied tract, stick down a pole at one corner with a piece of cloth on the end. Upon this paste or fasten a written or printed notice that you, the claimant, by name, have entered upon and claim that quarter section of land. Within six months you go to the land office (now located at Wichita) and file your claim, making oath that you will support the constitution, etc.; that you have entered for the purpose of actual settlement and cultivation, for your own benefit, not for speculation, nor for any other person, directly or indirectly. Within twelve months and after six months' occupancy, you can go to the land office, pay for your land, receive a duplicate, and in due course of time, a patent from Uncle Sam. If you purchase a claim right, from some man who has not the money to pay for his land, or who wants to go west, he relinquishes his claim and you file yourself on top of it, and the same course is pursued as though you were the first to enter.

Persons who have made a good selection of land, and who have not the money to pay for it, find no difficulty in borrowing or getting the money from the local banks or private individuals, securing payment by a lien on the land.

Some of the first claimants have received patents for their lands, and these, of course, can sell to whoever pleases to purchase. Good deeded or patented lands can be bought from three to fifteen dollars per acre, the price depending upon location, timber, water, quality, etc. There are creeks and other streams of water every five to eight miles, upon which there is more or less timber, amply sufficient for all necessary purposes. In traveling over Southern Kanss for nearly two weeks, we were hardly ever out of sight of timber, and then only when we were in a low place and could have a view of the country only for a short distance.

Cowley county is traversed by several streams of clear, pure water, on and near the banks and bottoms of which there is usually more or less timber. Indeed, you can hardly travel six or seven miles in an east and west direction, without crossing one or more of these delightful streams. The timber in that county is sufficient for building purposes and fuel. As they have in Kansas, what is called a "herd law," there is no necessity at present for fences around the cultivated fields. Many farmes who live in the creek bottoms have large pasture lots fenced with a stock or open post and rail fence, thereby avoiding the trouble and expense of herding stock.

We traveled at one time eight miles on the section line from east to west. On each side of us were cultivated fields--wheat on this, waving and bending under the soft or strong prairie breeze like waves of the sea; oats or barley on that, and here again the bright golden corn dotting the open fields like the squares on a chess board. On rising a slight eminence, the summit of this lovely spot of earth, we see behind, beside, and before us, as far as our limited vision can travel, straight lines of young and thrifty hedges of osage orange, here and there interspersed with lines of young forest trees. Now we skim over the dry level road at a rapid trot, passing farm houses, gardens, orchards, nurseries, and a school house every two miles. How singular it is that nearly all the "school maam's" are named Miss Smith; but then Shakespeare says, "What's in the name?" It is a good and ancient name, and I have no doubt they are all very efficient in their profession. I believe the state or counties pay a premium of $2 for every acre of fruit trees set out, either in line, square, or what not; hence every farmer sets out fruit trees.

Going westwardly, and after leaving Cherokee county, we find good water almost universally, and especially so in Howard and Cowley counties. We crossed Elk River, a lovely stream of clear, pure water, at, and in plain view of Elk Falls, a picturesque Niagara in miniature, having a perpendicular fall of nine feet, over a rocky precipice.

ARTICLE CONTINUES RE ELK FALLS, OXFORD, ETC.

SKIPPED THE REST.

W. GALLAND.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE: THE MURDER TRIAL OF JAMES STEWART.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 7, 1873.

The Murder Trial.

The most important case tried at this session of the District Court was the case of James Stewart, charged with the murder of Marcus L. Parker, Deputy United States Marshal, last spring on Grouse Creek in this county.

The prosecution was ably and faithfully conducted by the County Attorney, E. S. Torrance, and Captain James McDermott, while the prisoner was defended by Hon. W. P. Hackney, of Wellington, Sumner county; and ______ Putman, of the firm of Case & Putman, Topeka.

Nothing was left undone by these gentlemen to acquit their client. They contested manfully every inch of ground, and Mr. Hackney maintained his reputation of being one of the best criminal lawyers in the state. That Stewart was guilty as an accessory to the killing of Parker, there can be no doubt in the minds of those who heard the testimony on the trial. The jury taking into consideration Stewart's youth and hitherto good character brought in a verdict of manslaughter in the third degree, for which he was sentenced to the Penitentiary, there to remain at hard labor for the period of three years.

We cannot close this article without making allusion to the witnesses for the prosecution: Joseph W. Vannoy, F. M. Watkins, and G. M. Carpenter. These gentlemen were the posse with Marcus L. Parker when he was killed. Joseph W. Vannoy tracked this man Stewart through Missouri, and finally arrested him in Iriquois county, Illinois. Mr. Vannoy has been in the business of hunting criminals for several years, and Marcus L. Parker is the tenth man that has been murdered by his side while attempting to arrest criminals and although, in early every case he has been the target for the first shot, strange to say that he has never yet received a scratch. We wish Mr. Vannoy all the success he deserves in bringing the guilty to justice.

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[COURT PROCEEDINGS CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS EDITION.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 7, 1873.

The State of Kansas vvs. James Stewart: Stewart sentenced to 3 years in state prison.

Father Paul of Osage Mission, will hold mass here next Saturday, the 10th inst., at the usual hour in the morning.

Isaac Bing of the firm of Requa & Bing will start east Friday or Saturday, to lay in a stock of Fall and Winter goods.

DIED. The adopted daughter of C. A. Bliss, aged six or seven months, died yesterday morning. Mr. Bliss and wife have our heartfelt sympathy in their deep affliction.

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Sam. Darrah has bought the Livery Stable of Davis & Fargo. We are sorry to part with the latter gentlemen, but as they did sell, we are glad that Sam. Darrah is the purchaser.

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W. M. Boyer has bought the book store and news office formerly owned by L. J. Webb, and will continue the business in his name. Boyer is a thorough businessman and all that is needed to find it out is to patronize him.

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The notice of dissolution of the firm of Miller & Myers, former proprietors of the St. Nicholas restaurant, was sent in for publication last week, but was by some means overlooked and will appear in this issue. Geo. M. Miller is now sole

proprietor.

Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partnership heretofore existing between Geo. M. Miller and John Myers, in the firm known as Miller & Myers, is dissolved by mutual consent. The business will continue under the name of Geo. M. Miller, who will pay all debts and collect all accounts of the firm heretofore existing.

GEO. M. MILLER,

JOHN MYERS.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 7, 1873.]

On our second page will be found the ad of Ferguson & Anderson, who have started a Livery, Feed, and Sale Stable at Dunlap's old stand. The members of this firm are young men of personal integrity, and they have some of the best turnouts in southwestern Kansas. Anybody that will give them a call can be assured of being suited.

AD:

FERGEISON & ANDERSON'S

LIVERY, FEED & SALE STABLE.

BEST OF BUGGIES, SADDLE AND HARNESS HORSES,

FURNISHED AT REDUCED PRICES.

Stable and Yards at Old Dunlap Stand, North end of Main Street.

Winfield, Kansas.

NOTE: ARTICLE SEZ "FERGUSON"...AD SEZ "FERGEISON"...????

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The Presbyterian Church will hold service in the building one door south of the Lagonda House, on next Sabbath at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. All are invited to attend. Members of the Presbyterian Church in Cowley County are earnestly requested to make themselves known to the pastor.

J. E. PLATTER, Pastor.

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John L. McKamy of Macomb, Illinois, called on us yesterday morning. He is a young lawyer of talent and education and well educated to win his way in the world. We are happy to welcome him in our midst.

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We notice an announcem,ent for a mass meeting of the farmers, mechanics, and laboring men of Cowley County, Kansas, August 23rd, to be addressed by Senator Ingalls, I. S. Kalloch, and D. W. Wilder. We suppose that the main object of the meeting is to organize a County Grange.

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[SPECIAL ELECTION: WINFIELD TOWNSHIP.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 7, 1873.

RECAP: ELECTION TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1873, TO VOTE FOR OR AGAINST THE ISSUING OF BONDS OF SAID TOWNSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING A BRIDGE ACROSS DUTCH OR TIMBER CREEK AT THE POINT WHERE THE COUNTY ROAD PETITIONED FOR BY A. S. WILLIAMS AND OTHERS CROSSES SAID CREEK IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION TWENTY-ONE IN TOWNSHIP THIRTY-TWO SOUTH OF RANGE FOUR EAST IN SAID TOWNSHIP. SAID BONDS TO BE ISSUED IN SUMS OF $500 EACH WITH INTEREST PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY AT 10% WITH COUPONS ATTACHED; BONDS TO MATURE IN NOT LESS THAN 12 NOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS....BALLOTS: "FOR THE BRIDGE AND BONDS" OR "AGAINST THE BRIDGE AND BONDS."

J. P. SHORT, Trustee.

D. A. MILLINGTON, Clerk.

Winfield, July 29th, 1873.

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[RECEIVER'S SALE: CHARLES A. BLISS VS. JOSEPH C. BLANDIN.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 7, 1873.

Receiver's Sale.

Cowley County District Court, 13th Judicial District, State of Kansas.

CHARLES A. BLISS, Plaintiff )

versus ) No. 207.

JOSEPH C. BLANDIN, Defendant)

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned, the receiver in said action, will, pursuant to the order of said court to him directed, on Monday, the 8th day of September, 1873, from 9 o'clock A.M., to six o'clock P.M. of said day, offfer for sale at public auction, on the premises the following described real property, situated in said county to-wit: Those tracts or parcels of land and premises situated, lying and being in the township of Winfield, County of Cowley, and State of Kansas, and being in the north half (1/2) of the northeast quarter (1/4) of section number twenty nine (29), township number thirty-two (32), south of range number four (4) east; and bounded as follows, to-wit: One lot beginning at a point in the east line of said north half (1/2) of said northeast quarter (1/4) of said section number twenty-nine (29) distant sixteen (16) rods north from the southeast corner of said north half (1/2) of said quarter (1/4) section and running thence north along said east line thirty-two (32) rods; thence west at right angles to said last mentioned line twenty-five (25) rods; thence south at right angles thirty-two (32) rods; thence east at right angles twenty-five (25) rods by place of beginning containing five (5) acres.

Another of said lots or pieces of land bounded as follows: Beginning at a point in the south line of said north half (1/2) of said section number twenty-=nine (29) distant twenty (20) rods west of the southeast corner of said north half of said section number twenty-nine (29) rrunning thence north parallel to the east line of said section number twenty-nine (29) sixteen (16) rods; thence west at right angles five (5) rods; thence north at right angles to the centre of the Walnut river; thence down said river along its centre to where the same intersects the south line of said north half (1/2) of said section number twenty-nine (29); thence east along said south line to the place of beginning. Containing five (5) acres more or less.

Said property to be appraised by three disinterested householders of said county, and sold for not less than two thirds its appraised value upon the following terms: One-third cash in hand; one-third in six months, and one-third in twelve months from the date of sale.

The deferred payments to be secured by notes bearing interest at twelve percent, per annum, after maturity, with at least two sufficient sureties and by mortgage on the premises. The purchaser to receive deed and possession upon complying with the above terms.

Said property being a grist and flouring mill and mill property and water privilege belonging to the parties above named.

Witness my hand at Winfield, Kansas, this 6th day of August 1873.

JOHN W. MILLSPAUGH, Receiver.

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[NURSERY ADS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 7, 1873.

H. M. SWASEY

PROPRIETOR

HOME NURSERY

GROWER AND DEALER IN

Fruit, Forest, and Ornamental Trees,

Roses, Small Fruits, and Hedge Paints.

One and one-half miles South West of Independence, Kansas.

G. C. SWASEY

[OF VERNON TOWNSHIP]

IS AGENT

For the above nursery in Sumner and Cowley Counties.

ALL ORDERS FOR NURSERY STOCK

Will be properly attended to.

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THOSE ROSES

OF THE

INDEPENDENCE

COMMERCIAL NURSERY

Are the Most Magnificent Extant.

This is the most complete Nursery in all kinds of stock in the Southwest.

Mr. Alonzo Howland,

OF WINFIELD, is our

Special Agent.

HE CAN BE FOUND at C. A. Bliss's store on Main Street and

TAKE ORDERS FOR FALL,

1873.

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WINFIELD COURIER, WINFIELD, KANSAS.

[Beginning with Thursday, August 14, 1873.]

[DISTRICTING THE STATE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 14, 1873

The Topeka Times is informed that our members of Congress have agreed upon the following division of the state, for the convenience of themselves and the poeple.

Hon. W. A. Phillips' district comprises all of the remaining territory of the state.

The appointments and all local business of each district are to be controlled by the members as above. Appointments at large are controlled by the Senator.

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[NOTES OF TRAVEL: REPORT FROM "H."]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 14, 1873.

Our mutual friend, Frank Bowen, near Winfield, Cowley county, has his farm deeded and all enclosed. His crops are unsurpassed and his stock of hogs unequaled in Southern Kansas. Frank is a brick, made of the pure Kentucky clay, and would be happy, only he says Jake stopped sending him the Emporia News.

The wheat and oat crops in the Walnut valley are of excellent quality, and much more abundant than we had expected to see. There never has been a better prospect for corn crops.

A foul murder was committed on the head of Dutch creek, Cowley county, a few days ago. The unfortunate man was a

stranger, and was murdered at his wagon where he was supposed to be sleeping. Circumstances indicate that he had been followed by some unknown parties. No blame attaches to that neighborhood. This brings to mind that we were reliably informed that two men armed with a gun and revolvers passed by Arkansas City inquiring for the man who was recently murdered in your county near Madison, stating that they were on his track; that he had stolen a saddle. They afterwards returned with an extra saddle.

Cowley county can boast of a more damnable rape case than either Lyon or Coffey. This may seem extravagant, but when you learn that the parties were father and daughter you will have to give it up.

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[GATHER THE FOLLOWING IS REPLY BY COURIER EDITOR.]

We have made diligent inquiry, and can find no "clue" to the "murder most foul," said to have been perpetrated oh the head of the placid Dutch. Nor can we get a single hint of the rape committed in Cowley county that so far excels any "rape of the kind" ever perpetrated in "Lyon or Coffey." Now it is too bad that a county that has only been settled three years at the most should so soon excel older and more densely populated counties in the rape business. GOES ON TO SAY THAT THEY THINK THERE IS NO TRUTH IN THE STORY.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE: FROLICS OF A WELL KNOWN CLERGYMAN.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 14, 1873.

The Frolics of a Well Known Clergyman.

REV. WM. H. KNAPP.

From the Chicago Times, we see our friend Knapp--formerly of Oxford, whom many of our citizens had the pleasure of meeting--has come to grief, for marrying and defrauding a Chicago widow, and has been sued for damages to the amount of $10,000. Our readers will remember that this Reverend made an unworthy and villainous attack upon Reb. B. C. Swarts, of this place, some time since, through the columns of the Press, a response to which was granted Mr. Swarts through the Traveler.

The particulars of his courting are as follows.

"The case of Maria E. Mills vs. Wm. H. Knapp, was tried, on yesterday, before Judge Heston, of Dixon, now presiding in the Supreme Court of Cook county.

As far back in the history of this city as 1869, Mrs. Maria E. Mills, the plaintiff in this action, was a cheerful widow and the proprietor of a flourishing boarding house, at No. 494, Wabash avenue. Mrs. Mills did not possess sylphlike form and an ethereal presence. On the contrary, she was voluptuous and substantial, and would have been a safe thing to cling to in a hurricane. It was sometime during the chronological epoch already mentioned that this comely dame became acquainted with Rev. William H. Knapp, the defendant in this suit. Mr. Knapp became much interested in the prosperous proprietor of the boarding house. He called to see her from time to time, and was finally induced to take nourishment at her table and occupy one of the good lady's spare beds.

He was tall, very thin, a little pale, rigidly pious, and slightly pulmonary. At his matutinal devotions he addressed the Almighty with great volubility and familiarity apparently acquired from long acquaintance.

Brother Knapp accounted for his not having charge of a flock by stating that he was a gentleman of greath wealth, and tender sympathies. He proposed to marry Mrs. Mills, and she blushingly accepted. Rev. Knapp, having consumated this arrangement, then began to interest himself about the fair and unsuspecting widow's property.

Occasionally Mrs. Mills and her clerical lover took a ride down the boulevard or went to the theatre. It always happened on those occasions that Mr. Knapp had forgotten his pocket-book, or that he had neglected to call at the bank to replenish it. Mrs. Mills says that he always looked so embarrassed and annoyed, and it was a real pleasure to her to pay hack-hire, or for the opera tickets as the case may be.

An extensive stock of millinery and fancy goods came into Mrs. Mills' possession in the course of business, and these Mr. Knapp carted off to Bloomington and sold at auction. He failed to make a proper return of the proceeds. At last finding his little game was about played, Brother Knapp left for some other clime, which confiding widows dwell.

Mrs. Mills brought an action against the clerical rascal in the Supreme Court, claiming $10,000 damages. The defendant was not present at the trial, and no evidence being submitted in his behalf, the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff of $4,417.04. Traveler.

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[INDIANS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 14, 1873.

The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is now en route to the reservation of the Archora Indians, to consult with them on their desire to be removed to the Indian Territory. The Department thinks this will be accomplished and one of the obstacles in the way of the Northern Pacific Railroad will be removed, as the proposed line passes through part of the reservation of these Indians, and it was feared they would undertake to oppose the surveying parties.

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The Cherokee Disturbance.

St. Louis, August 7. The Democrat has a special from Vinita, Indian territory, which says: There was a fight Tuesday, about twenty-five miles west of here, on Verdigris creek, caused by a party of roughs, assaulting some quiet citizens and driving them and their families from home. About forty citizens started in pursuit of the roughs, overtook them, and a fight ensued, in which several were slightly wounded. The roughs got away but the pursuit was continued and at last accounts was still kept up.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 14, 1873.

Business quiet at the Parlor Bar.

L. P. McMillen has been very sick.

Col. Alexander has dug out for Leavenworth.

Sheriff Parker got out of the Penitentiary last week.

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J. F. Paul, our Register of Deeds, has joined the "grangers." He is no doubt preparing to retire to his farm in case the "farmers" do not reelect him this fall.

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MARRIED. GROOM - STUBER. Married at the residence of the bride's father in Chillicothe, Illinois, on the evening of the 29th of July, by Esq. Booth, Mr. John Groom of Winfield, to Miss Emma Stuber, of the former city.

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J. A. Myton has taken his departure for his home in Illinois, after spending a week visiting old friends in our city. Mr. Myton has been recuperating his health in the mountains of Colorado, for some time, and speaks highly of that climate for all forms of long diseases. We were glad to see him, and sorry to part with him. Everybody doing business in Winfield for the last two years, will remember J. A. Myton, of the firm of Myton & Brotherton, as one of the best businessmen Winfield ever had. It was his energy, honesty, and integrity that made the "old log store" famous. His cordial greeting, his ever cheerful salutation, coupled with implicit honesty made people love to trade with him. He takes with him to his home the best wishes of his many friends about Winfield.

Resignation of A. Asbury as trustee of Dexter township received and accepted and J. A. Bryan appointed to fill the

vacancy.

SKIPPED THE PAYMENT OF BILLS.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 21, 1873.

McMillen is convalescent.

The parlor bar is booming again.

Watermelons cheap and plenty.

Sam Myton is digging him a well.

Farmers' grand mass meeting Saturday.

Another shanty is being stuck up on Main Street.

Among the well matched teams on our street yesterday, we noticed a dun horse and a brindle ox harnessed to a wagon.

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Our New Courthouse is rapidly "looming up." The walls are now one story high, and the contractors expect to have the building ready for use at the Fall term of Court.

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Lew Bannester in suddenly assuming a horizontal position sprained his knees and tore his pants. He says he don't mind limping, but it does worry him to wear patched clothes.

Winfield Courier, August 21, 1873.

Marshal Sheneman is out of luck and business, he looks inconsolable and lazy, he hasn't had a job in a long time. Won't somebody raise a row, start a fight, do anything, only give that marshal something to do.

The Fair grounds of the Agricultural society have been put in complete and thorough repair for the coming exhibition Sept. 16th, 17th, and 18th. The directors are manifesting the same enterprise and energy that resulted so successfully last year and we expect that their efforts will be crowned with even greater

success.

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We desire to call attention to the announcement of A. T. Shenneman, who appears as a candidate for Sheriff. We are glad to see such men asking for the suffrage of the people. Mr. Shenneman has been our city marshal for some time past, and we are glad to say has given entire satisfaction, and if elected will make an honest, sober, and impartial officer.

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A. H. Green, Esq., of the law firm of Fairbank, Torrance & Green, has received the appointment of Deputy U. S. District Attorney. This is a good appointment, and we have no doubt will give our people entire satisfaction. Mr. Green is a young lawyer of considerable ability, and wrong doers, violators of the U. S. laws, need expect no favors at his hands.

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We received a call Tuesday morning from Mr. P. T. Walton, a brother of our surveyor. He is a resident of Parsons near which place he has 200 acres of broom corn growing. He likes this country very much and thinks some of locating here, and entering largely into hog raising business.

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MARRIED. STEINBARGER - MANN. Married on Saturday evening, the 16th inst., in this city by Probate Judge Johnson, Mr.

A. B. C Steinbarger to Miss Ida R. Mann.

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MARRIED. BENNING - ENDELAY. Married at the Lagonda House, on Sunday evening, the 17th inst., by Probate Judge Johnson, Mr. T. H. Benning to Miss Mollie Endaley, both of this city.

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The suit of Chas. A. Bliss vs. Joseph C. Blandin that has been pending in the District Court for some months has at last been amicably settled, Mr. Bliss purchasing Mr. Blandin's interest in the mill. We speak for the entire community when we say that everybody will be pleased to learn this fact. The mill will now be splendly repaired, and ere long we will again hear the pleasant hum of the burrs as they grind into flour Cowley county's first crop of wheat.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 21, 1873.]

Prof. Henry B. Norton will deliver a course of Scientific Lectures on the evening of the 28th, 29th, and 30th insts., in the Arkansas City School House, commencing at 7-1/2 o'clock p.m. Subjects: Suns and Planets; the Nebula Hypothesis and the six days of creation; The earth and man. Tickets for the entire course 50 cents. The Lectures will treat of the most recent discoveries concerning the structure of the Universe; the plurality of worlds; the spectroscope, and its recent wonderful revelations; the antiquity of man; air and ocean currents; and the complete harmony of science and revelation. The entire proceeds will go to aid in the erection of a parsonage for the use of the pastors of the M. E. church of Arkansas City. We earnestly solicit the patronage of the community.

C. KING, P.C.

N. B. The Basket meeting will begin next Sabbath morning the 24th inst., in Endicot's grove and continue through the entire week. We invite all. The presence of the various Evangelical ministers is earnestly desired.

C. KING, P. C.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE: WINFFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 28, 1873.]

THE EDITOR REALLY BLASTED THE TELEGRAM EDITOR AND JAMES F. PAUL, PRESENT REGISTER OF DEEDS, RE FARMERS' MASS MEETING HELD IN WINFIELD ON THE PREVIOUS SATURDAY.

"They had their posters printed at St. Louis, and announced in flaming type the most noted speakers of our state to be present, without, to our certain knowledge, previously inviting them. They held a meeting composed almost entirely of Copperheads and Liberal Republicans. A few straight Republicans being in the meeting secured for C. M. Scott, of the Traveler and the Editor of this paper, a place on the committee on Resolutions.

"There was not a single person present at that meeting engaged in agricultural pursuits for a livelihood that we can think of just now, with one solitary exception. We know of a good many substantial farmers in and about town who were not there. We enumerate: J. D. Cochran, A. T. Stewart, John Lowery; C. M. Wood, A. Meanor, J. H. Land, Mr. Roberts, and several others whose names we cannot now recall, farmers in about town, of all political creeds, that were not present and had no voice in the meeting at all. Who did manage it? Farmer Allison and Farmer Paul, gentlemen who perhaps never turned an acre of ground in all their lives, and who are certainly not now for years past been engaged in agriculture. . . ."

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[BRIDGE ELECTION.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 28, 1873.

On the 30th inst., the residents of Bolton township will vote on the proposition to buy and make free the bridge across the Arkanss River. Since the price has been reduced to $4,000, it has many substantial men to support it. The tax as it is, is a great burden, and falls very heavy upon men of small means. Winter is coming on, the river will be unsafe, cold, and damgerous for the health of horses, and it does look practicable that to purchase the bridge would be best. Traveler.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 28, 1873.

We need rain.

Much sickness is reported.

Large crowd in town on Saturday.

Thermometer has ascended out of sight.

The Grand mass meeting last Saturday broke up in a row.

Come to the Fair on the 16th, 17th, and 18th of next month.

A son of H. B. Lacy carries his arm in a sling since he rode under that clothes-line and dropped from his horse's back upon the ground breaking his arm.

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While Al Headrick was putting the harness upon his mules, one of them in a playful manner elevated his hind feet and planted them firmly in the region of his stomach. Although his injuries are not fatal, they were not pleasant, and Al. don't care about trying it ever again.

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At the election of Tuesday, for the purpose of deciding whether the township should give bonds to the amount of $2,500 for the purpose of building a bridge across Dutch Creek at the point where the road crosses said creek north of Winfield, there were polled, in all, 177 votes, and the bonds carried by a majority of 45.

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We visited Arkansas City last Tuesday and had the pleasure of dining with those affable gentlemen, Emerson & Galotti, at the City Hotel. They keep a good house and treat their guests just right. In company with C. M. Scott of the Traveler, we visited the vineyard of Mr. Max Fawcett, where we filled ourselves with delicious grapes. Mr. Fawcett has one of the finest vineyards in Southern Kansas.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 28, 1873.]

We learn that the little folks in the vicinity of Dexter had a very pleasant time at their Sunday School picnic last Thursday. About 200 persons were present, the majority of whom were children. Short speeches were made to the children by Rev. J. Jones and P. G. Smith.

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Captain Foos sold his entire lot of fine dairy cows last Monday. It was without a doubt the largest lot of domestic cows ever sold in Cowley County. The sale amounted to something like $1,200 Cash, and the Captain attributes his success to judicious advertising.

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At a meeting held by the children of Winfield on Wednesday of last week in the Methodist Church it was decided to have a picnic in Mr. Andrew's grove on Friday Sept. 5th. The following committees were appointed.

Committee to see that the trees are not injured in any way: A. T. Shenneman, Sheriff Parker, M. L. Robinson.

On invitation: Mrs. E. P. Hickok, O. Lowry, M. Dever, Laura McMillen.

Chief Marshal: E. P. Hickok.

The children of the town and vicinity will meet in the Methodist church on that morning so as to start for the grove at 9 A.M. Outside districts are cordially invited to come and joint with us in enjoying the day.

Per order of the committee.

Winfield, August 27, 1873.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 28, 1873.]

The closing scene of the political farce enacted by Allison, Paul & Co., on the 23rd inst. occurred in front of M. L. Reed's Bank Building. The hardy tillers of the soil who were in attendance upon the mass meeting through the day had departed, and with faces turned toward their personal benefit, were far beyond the sight and hearing of the Editor of the Telegramalthough still meditating upon the strange and remarkable texts furnished by him in his manifesto for their perusal. Mr. Allison exhausted with the prodigious labors of the day, and filled with chagrin on account of the terrible exposure of the frauds which he and his little political clique in Winfield had attempted tp perpetrate upon the good farmers of the county walked to and fro on the shady side of Main Street. When lo! his little heart all swollen, he meets his old friend (?) the sheriff of Cowley County engaged in conversation with others upon the probable results of the day. From the drift of the conversation Mr. Allison gathers the fact that in the Sheriff's opinion, the whole affair was characterized by a thinness which every farmer was likely to see through. Mr. Allison, a firm advocate of a Free Press, but not of Free Speech to others, resists the seeming imputation of failure in his day's labors, and gives the Sheriff the lie, prefaced by a series of profane epithets. The Sheriff with appalling presumption returns the lie.

"O, death where is thy sting!" Allison searches for his sting. Forgetting its locality, he thrusts his hand into his bosom, but finds nothing but his fluttering heart. Memory returns, and with fiendish expectation he slaps his hand upon, that is, into his pocket; but there, alas! he finds nothing but his empty pocket book--Judge Adams had the contents. O, Parker, Parker! blessed by thy stars! Allison has left his stinger altogether behind. "Shall this miscreant live? No! I will be a lion in the heart of Parker, if not in the hearts of the people!" And so our little lion pounces upon Parker with claws and teeth. But unpropitious fate, in the shape of the arm of a bystander, stays the murderous work, and in saving a human life cheats the world of a modern hero. "I go, but I return." Allison retires from the scene of the conflict, but in a few moments returns, whether with stinger or not, we know not. He finds his adversary in quiet conversation with a minister of the Gospel. Suddenly interrupting the conversation, and with stinging emphasis, he denounces a remark of the Sheriff's as a d____d lie. The remark referred to was to the effect that Allison claimed to be the Farmer's Friend. The Editor of the Telegram perceiving his mistake, and that he for once had been guilty of a contradiction, instantly withdrew to consider how he could reconcile the contradiction in the next issue of his paper.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 28, 1873.]

The result of having work executed away from home is plainly visible in the Premium list for the coming fair. The mechanical part of the work looks very well, but the typographical errors, and misspelled names are amusing. We don't wonder that the office that turned out the books was ashamed to acknowledge the work and printed Cowley County Telegram on the title page to convey the impression that they were printed at that "shop."

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The members of the Republican Central Committee of Cowley County are hereby requested to meet at Winfield on Saturday, September 6th, 1873, at 10 o'clock A.M. for the transaction of such business as may come before the meeting.

N. C. McCULLOCH, President.

C. L. Roon, Secretary.

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[ADS: WINFIELD COURIER, AUGUST 28, 1873.]

Day Boarders taken at the Bradish House at $4.00 per week.

LANGEHEINEKEN & SON, Proprietors.

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Concannon has some of the finest pictures we have seen in Kansas of scenery in and about Winfield. It will pay any man to go and buy some to send them to their friends East, to show what a beautiful country we have got here.

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Bank Notice.

On and after September 1st, 1873, our Banks will open for business at 9 o'clock A. M., and close at 4 o'clock, P. M.

J. C. FULLER,

M. L. READ.

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BLACK CROOK, Dairy.

All persons who wish to be furnished with good fresh milk will please notify Mike McDonald, or leave orders at

ALEXANDER & SAFFOLD'S Office.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 4, 1873.

MORE ITEMS RE FARMERS' MASS MEETING & TELEGRAM EDITOR....

ONLY GOING TO GIVE RECAP ON ONE ARTICLE.

On Saturday morning we went to Winfield expecting to meet our brother farmers and spend the day socially with them, comparing notes of crops, profits, losses, experiments, etc. We hoped to take by the hand our friend, Renfro, and inquire after his horses and colts; to ask Mr. Cochran as to his corn crops in the valley and on the uplands; to congratulate Mr. Stewart and Capt. Lowery on their fine impovements and with them much happiness in their new residences; to obtain from Mr. Clingman some valuable information in regard to growing hedge; to inquire of Mr. Andrews of his brick making enterprise, and learn whether brick can be furnished so as to take the place of wood as a building material thus saving money in the county rather than sending it to the lumber men of Wisconsin and Michigan; to ask Mr. Davis and Mr. Holcomb of their fine Swine; to obtain some valuable information from Mr. Foos in regard to the management of the dairy, etc.

We reached the place of meeting through clouds of dust, and found about three hundred people present, but not our friends: Cochran, Renfro, Stewart, Lowrey, Clingman, Andrews, Foos, Holcomb, etc. A few farmers were present, but they wore either a dissatisfied look, as though they had been sold, or a hungry look as though they would give their farms for a county office.

The farmers were called to order by J. F. Paul, CIVIL ENGINEER and OFFICE-HOLDER, who was then chosen president of the day, by previous arrangement, as would seem from the set speech he delivered upon assuming the chair. Mr. Allison, EDITOR, was chosen Secretary at the meeting. . . .

The next thing on the programme was the reading by the ENGINEER from the distinguished HOTEL KEEPER, I. S. Kalloch, explaining why neither himself nor his friend, Sidney Clark, the LIGHTNING ROD PEDDLER, could be present. . . .

We have learned from our neighbors that after dinner the train ran off the track. The public generally blame the engineer and fireman for this catastrophe. They endeavor to lay the blame upon the switchman and brakeman from Arkansas City, who certainly, if report be true, used the switch most mercilessly, and neglected to apply the brake in time to save the concern from total wreck. [GATHER THAT SCOTT GAVE THEM A ROUGH TIME!]

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 4, 1873.

Cooler. Quite breezy. 107 degrees in the shade last Friday.

Refreshing shower last Monday.

The stone mill of C. A. Bliss & Co. will be in full operation the first of next week. [STONE MILL ???]

Rev. James E. Platter will preach in the Methodist church at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on next Sabbath.

Mr. W. H. H. Maris has moved into his new house one half mile east of town, where he has a beautiful home.

The dwelling house of S. R. Sayers, three miles north of town, was last Saturday totally destroyed. A defective flue was the trouble.

Our enterprising butcher, J. G. Titus, has ninety head of young cattle which he is fattening for this market. He is also ready to buy hides, hogs, cattle, sheep, etc.

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Our space will not permit an extended notice of the beautiful Photographs, etc., at Concannon's. He has been taking views of the whole town. Go up and see them.

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BIRTH. "What is it that makes Judge T. H. Johnson look so pleasant and patronizingly at all the old bachelors?" It is a girl, and she weighed just seven pounds. Do you know now?

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We had the pleasure of attending a dance at Thomasville, the evening of the 27th ult., which, as usual, was a success.

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A literary and musical entertainment will be given a week from next Thursday and Friday in aid of the Congregational Church building fund under the directorship of Messrs. Ed. Johnson and

T. A. Wilkinson.

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WINFIELD, SEPTEMBER 2, 1873.

The Board of school officers of the Winfield School Districts have decided to admit no children to the School except those living in this district. This action is rendered necessary on account of want of room, teaching, etc.

D. N. EGBERT, Clerk.

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Directors, Stockholders, and every able bodied man are invited to meet with the officers of the Cowley County Agricultural Society on the fair grounds of the Society on Saturday, September 13th, to prepare the grounds, stalls, etc., for the reception of stock, etc., which will be the last week before our fair begins.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 4, 1873.]

The Board of County Commissioners at their meeting on the 3rd inst., changed the plan of the Courthouse, so as to have a double gable instead of a single gable roof. They have also increased the height of the walls of the upper story two feet, and made provision for the building of a handsome tower upon the centre of the roof.

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Last week we accidentally omitted the announcement of Mr. Lippman of Grouse Creek. We hope, however, that the delay will work him no injury. Mr. Lippman is a farmer, a Republican, and an honest man, and should he receive the support of the Republicans, will make Cowley County an able and energetic Sheriff.

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Where is the gunsmith in want of a good location? If the number of hunters in and about Winfield, and the epithets used by the aforesaid hunters against our innocent city for not having a smithy to mend their broken firearms ia anything to judge by, we should say that this is a capital place for a gunsmith to hang out his shingle.

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DIED. Died in this city on the 28th ult., Mrs. Sarah Hudson, wife of Robert Hudson, aged 47 years. The deceased with her husband removed to this county from Upper Canada in 1871. She will be long remembered by those who knew her as a quiet, unassuming, christian woman, who died as she had lived, in full reliance of the power of Christ.

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The directors of the Agricultural Society will meet at the Fair Grounds, Saturday, Sept. 6th, 1873, at 2 o'clock P. M. They earnestly desire that the Superintendents of all the departments meet with them to acquaint themselves with their duties. The following are the names of the various Superintendents.

The Superintendents are desired to study carefully the rules and regulations of the society and they may be able to render assistance to exhibitors.

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[ANNOUNCEMENTS: WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 4, 1873.]

N. C. McCULLOCH, BEAVER TOWNSHIP, CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS, SUBJECT TO THE ACTION OF THE REPUBLICAN VOTERS.

L. LIPPMAN, CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF.

JOHN GAYMAN, MAPLE TOWNSHIP, CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF.

CAPT. R. L. WALKER, CANDIDATGE FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF.

A. B. ODELL, NINESCAH TOWNSHIP, CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS.

JAMES F. PAUL, CANDIDATE FOR RE-ELECTION TO THE OFFICE OF REGISTER OF DEEDS.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE: WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 4, 1873.]

This week we place the name of Vincent Beckett at the head of our local columns. He will hereafter have entire control of that department. Mr. Beckett, although young in years, is a veteran printer, a racy writer, and will keep the readers of the COURIER well posted with local news.

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FARMERS' MEETING.

By invitation of the Pleasant Valley Farmers' Club, the Beaver Farmers' Club, and delegates from the Tisdale Farmers' Club met at the school house in Pleasant Valley at 7:30 o'clock P.M. Sept. 3d, 1873. Meeting called to order by Mr. Shaw, Esq., of Pleasant Valley. By motion Mr. K. J. Wright of Beaver was chosen Chairman. Moved that Mr. Henderson of Pleasant Valley act as Rec. Secretary; and N. C. McCulloch, of Beaver, act as Cor. Secretary pro tem. The object of the meeting stated by Mr. West Holland, to consider the propriety of, and to take steps to put a Farmers' ticket in the field to fill the county offices this fall. Remarks by Mac W. Roseberry of Beaver, and Mr. Gay, of Tisdale. The resolutions of the 23rd called for, and read by the Corresponding Secretary. Discussed by Mr. Holland, McCulloch, and Walton. Mr. McCulloch being called for to make a speech, said that he was not an orator, but a farmer, and that in lieu of a speech he would read "A Warning" from the Telegram, and by request explained his position. Remarks by Mr. M. S. Roseberry of Beaver, Mr. Foughty of Tisdale, and Mr. Shaw, of Pleasant Valley. Mr. Shaw moved that the Pleasant Valley Club cut loose from the 23rd movement. Debated. Standing vote taken, and motion carried unanimously. By motion of Mr. Foughty, of Tisdale, it was resolved to hold a County Convention at Tisdale September 29th. By motion the Corresponding Secretary was instructed to furnish the proceedings of this meeting to the County papers for publication. On motion, adjourned.

N. C. McCULLOCH, Cor. Sec'y, pro tem.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 11, 1873.

Fine rain last week. Corn is being harvested. Democrats are on their ear. More job work than anybody. Considerable sickness this season. Dance in town Tuesday night next.

It is said we are to have three bands of music at our Fair.

There are several petitions in circulation calling for a soldiers' re-union which we will publish as soon as the time is decided upon.

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During the storm last Saturday morning the lightning dropped upon a house occupied by Mr. D. Rodocker, tearing things up pretty well, but fortunately not hurting anyone.

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Have you seen the beautiful Silver Pitcher from Jaggard's, St. Louis, that the Agricultural Society offers as a first premium for lady equestrians? If not, just peep into Mr. Fairbank's office and feast your eyes. We wonder who will be the lucky rider.

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Sam Mullen, who has dug more well than any other man in Winfield, while digging a well on the farm of R. B. Saffold, Esq., last Saturday, had a blast go off prematurely, and a fragment of rock struck him on the head severely, but it did not seriously injure him.

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The ladies of the Presbyterian Aid Society will hold a festival on Wednesday evening Sept. 17 (the second day of the fair) in Mr. Hudson's building, one door south of the Lagonda House. A supper and other refreshments will be furnished.

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Will S. Voris, Superintendent of Poultry, at our fair next week, offers one of his fine Magee pigs, which he raises and sells at ten dollars apiece, to the person making the largest and best exhibition in his department.

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The children's picnic last Friday bid fair to be a success when the clouds that had been shadowing the earth since sunrise burst, and their contents came pouring down, rather dampening proceedings. Wagons were brought into the service, and the merry picnicers were speedily hurried from the scene of the late festivities to the more congenial clime of home, to ponder over the freaks of nature while putting on dry clothes.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 11, 1873.]

Last Saturday we were shown some of the first flour ever ground in Winfield out of Cowley county wheat. It was from Blandin's mills. The flour was of the first quality, and we think we are safe in saying that when Mr. Bliss gets his mill in operation (which will be soon) the people of this county will no longer need to import their flour.

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Let Allison tell if the COURIER has the ablest editorial corps of any paper in the Southwest: J. B. Fairbank, E. C. Manning, T. H. Johnson, and until recently, L. J. Webb. We expect before long to add two or three more to our staff. And, by the way, it accounts for the Telegram's editorial being so thin. Allison's friends have all forsaken him, and he tries to write them himself.

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J. W. Curns, of this place, and G. S. Manser, of Arkansas City, have formed a co-partnership to do a general land office business. We have not had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Manser, but we speak for John W. Curns, to those who may have business with him. They will find him ever ready, courteous, and kind. This is a business the want of which has been felt for some time and we hope these gentlemen (Curns & Manser) will receive a good support. Their office will be on the corner of Main Street and 10th Avenue, just south of the store of C. A. Bliss & Co.

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DARIEN, ROCK TOWNSHIP, Sept. 2, 1873.

In pursuance to call the Republicans of Rock Township met at the Darien School House. Meeting called to order by electing

A. V. Polk Chairman. On motion, W. H. Grow was elected Secretary. The object of the meeting was to elect a Chairman of the Township Committee to fill the vacancy caused by the removal of C. L. Rood to Winfield. On motion Wm. H. Grow was elected Chairman of the Township Committee. On motion the Chairman was instructed to favor the plan of voting for candidates at the primary meetings instead of at the County Nominating Convention.

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[MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 11, 1873.

Meeting called to order at 2 o'clock P. M., September 6th, 1873, by Chairman McCulloch. C. R. Mitchell was elected Secretary to fill a vacancy caused by the removal of C. L. Rood from Rock Township. W. H. Grow was elected by the Republicans of Rock to succeed Mr. Rood. Motion to rescind action of committee on 27th inst. lost and committee determined to have convention as heretofore ordered. Motion to hold convention at Tisdale on the last Saturday in September, 1873, at 2 o'clock P. M. carried.

THERE WAS MORE...I SKIPPED.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 18, 1873.

SAME OLD THING...ATTACKS/COUNTER ATTACKS AGAINST ALLISON.

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[From the Arkansas City Traveler.]

There are twenty-two pupils enrolled on the school records now.

City Scrip is selling for 80 cents, County Scrip 80 cents, and School Bonds at 90 cents.

Our Township Trustee declines to sign the Arkansas River Bridge bonds on account of the decrease of the value of the bridge since the bonds were voted.

SHOT. Adley Davis accidently shot himself in the calf of the leg while handling a revolver last Wednesday. It is only a flesh wound, and will not prove serious.

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[IN SUPPORRT OF A. T. SHENEMAN.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 18, 1873.

ILLIOPOLIS, ILLINOIS, Sept. 10, 1873.

We, the undersigned citizens of Illiopolis, Illinois, seeing the name of Mr. A. T. Sheneman announced in your paper as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Cowley county, take this method of saying a word in favor of our former neighbor. We have known Mr. Sheneman intimately for many years, and know him to be a man whose character for honesty, veracity, sobriety, and industry to the time he removed from our midst to Kansas, was without a blemish, and we believe that should the people of Cowley county select him as their Sheriff, they will not have any cause to regret their selection. Mr. Sheneman in politics is a life long Republican and served creditably to himself in the army of the Union, in our late civil war.

SIGNED:

J. M. BURCH DOCTOR.

I. MICHELL MERCHANT.

A. D. GILBERT P. M.

JAMES W. McGUFFIN MERCHANT.

JOSHUA CANTRALL FARMER.

JOHN M. PEARSON FARMER.

J. M. CAPPS WHOLESALE GRO.

A. S. CAPPS IMP. DEALER.

J. H. MYERS NOTIONS & CONF.

JOHN P. COWDIN M. D.

F. S. & H. C. BLAIN W. G. MILLS EL.

S. K. SKEEN AGT. T. W. & W. RY.

W. G. TINKER MERCHANT.

WISE & MITCHELL DRUGGISTS & GRO'S.

H. T. HANKINS COM. MERCHANT.

G. W. RICHARDSON DRUGGIST.

G. O. WISE FARMER.

JOHN N. ROBERTS FARMER.

J. S. HAMPTON MERCHANT.

J. T. PEDEN MERCHANT.

V. S. RUBY GRAIN & LUMBER.

T. B. GRAHAM FARMER.

A. BOYD FARMER.

J. B. ROLSTON LIVERY.

D. PEEL FARMER.

S. P. DAVIS FARMER.

P. P. LUCUS J. P.

J. L. HALL T. CONSTABLE.

S. DAKES GRAIN DEALER.

W. B. CRAINE FARMER.

D. J. MAYES M. D.

D. DICKERSON FARMER.

B. F. CRAINE FARMER.

REUBEN SMITH BANKER.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 18, 1873.

Cool nights.

Oxford to have a band.

Richland township wants a threshing machine.

The Dramatic musical Association will give two entertainments Wednesday and Thursday evenings September 24th and 25th.

The best watermelon we have seen this season was presented to this office by E. B. Johnston.

Mr. A. T. Sheneman has resigned his position as City Marshal. He is succeeded by John Young. Mr. Sheneman expects to embark in some more lucrative business unless the people see fit to make him their next Sheriff.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 18, 1873.]

Owing to the revival meeting in progress in Silver Dale township, Rev. J. McQuiston will hold the quarterly meeting at Silver Place next Saturday and Sunday, instead of at Thomasville as previously announced.

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Good tenantable tenement houses are very scarce in Winfield, and we think it would be a paying investment for the owners of the wrecks that disgrace the city to put up inhabitable dwellings in their stead. They could then rent them, and at the same time improve the looks of our city. If there were fifty empty houses here today, we are confident that they would all be occupied inside of a month.

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Wheat in this section of the county is an excellent crop this season. Mr. Menor threshed 380 bushels from 12 acres and 30 rods besides a lot that was spoiled by bad stacking which he estimates at 40 bu., so that the crop averages about 84 bu. per acre. Mr. Stewart's winter wheat averaged 31, and the spring wheat 25 bu. per acre, not considering the damage caused by poor stacking, which was considerable.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 25, 1873.

SAME OLD STORY...CHARGES/COUNTER CHARGES...ALLISON...FARMERS MOVEMENTS THROUGHOUT COUNTY.

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For County Clerk.

RECAP: A citizen from Wilson County wrote supporting M. G. Troup, formerly of that county, who was running as a candidate before the Republican County Convention for the office of Cowley County Clerk.

"Mr. Troup came to this county from the state of Iowa several years ago and settled on a claim in Fall River Township, where he succeeded by energy and perseverance in making a comfortable home, but health failing, he changed his location and business and removed to Tisdale, Cowley county, and embarked in the mercantile business, which he still follows with the same energy that characterized him as a farmer. His character for integrity has never been questioned, and as he has qualifications of a high order, he will if elected be the right man in the right place. Wilson County Citizen.

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[MURDER WILL OUT: MISS MATTIE JONES, SOUTH HAVEN.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 25, 1873.

Murder Will Out.

INCENDIARY. Miss Jones, of South Haven, has been arrested for attempting to burn the school house, and making threats that she would burn the whole town. She is comparatively young and considered handsome. The cause of the disturbance originated from the young woman being excluded from the school house during an entertainment on account of her character. The school house was fired, but the flames were extinguished before much damage was done.

Since writing the above we learn that Miss Jones was not arrested, but had eluded the officers. In investigating this matter another deed was brought to light which, for the past six months, has been a mystery. Last fall Mrs. Jones, the mother of Miss Mattie Jones (whom some of our citizens will remember arrived at this place in the fall of 1872, and stopped at the City Hotel for several days, and being unable to pay for her stage fare, left her trunk for security.), died very myster-

iously, and the facts have leaked out as follows.

Mrs. Jones and Mattie, becoming tired of Mr. Jones, who had separated from his wife once and then returned, laid a plan by which they should rid themselves of him by poisoning the eatables which he would partake of on his return from Wichita, where he had gone after freight. Before the return of Mr. Jones, however, Mrs. Jones became delirious from the effects of ague, and in her delirium called to her son for some coffee. The young man, aged about 14 years, had overheard the plans of the women but in the absence of the boy's sister, who was then working at the hotel in South Haven, he gave his mother the coffee, thinking she had not poisoned it, or she would not have called for it. Shortly after taking the coffee, the old woman died. Mr. Jones returned at noon the next day; but when the neighbors set his dinner before him, his son told him what he had overheard and warned him not to eat. This caused some suspicion, but nothing was said of the matter until the school house was fired and the general character of Mattie Jones brought before the public, when it was exposed by one party who had received the whole story from Mr. Jones and his son. Traveler.

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[MARRIED: BRUBAKER - BURNS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 25, 1873.

MARRIED. BRUBAKER - BURNS. Married at the residence of the bride's father, C. W. Ridgeway, near Dester, on the evening of Sept. 12th, 1873, by the Rev. P. G. Smith, Mr. Oliver Brubaker and Mrs. Millie Burns.

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[TISDALE TOWN COMPANY STOCK.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 25, 1873.

There will be a meeting of the stock holders of the Tisdale Town Company, at Tisdale, on Saturday, the 27th of September, 1873, for the final settlement of the business of the Company. All persons having unsettled accounts with the company will please present them at that time.

By order of the Board.

E. P. YOUNG, President, Tisdale Town Company.

J. M. B_________ [CANNOT READ LAST NAME], Sec'y, T. T. Co.

Tisdale, Sept. 18th, 1873.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, SEPTEMBER 25, 1873.

The Walnut river has been very low for several weeks.

The Doctors report the health of the community quite good.

A heavy rain visited this locality last Sabbath. Those farmers who have their wheat sown are happy.

C. M. Scott, of the Traveler, was among the dancers at the ball given by the band last Thursday evening.

Mr. John Moore of Rock township has sown 160 acres of wheat, and intends putting in 40 acres more.

S. H. Myton drew the valuable wax fruit made and exhibited at the fair by Mrs. H. P. Mansfield.

Capt. Hunt of South Haven was in town last Saturday purchasing seed wheat for his farm. He is a granger now.

Work has commenced on the Paola, Garnett & Fall River Railroad. It will ultimtely enter the Walnut Valley at this point.

The finest job in stone-cutting yet out is a chimney for Capt. Lowrey's new house. The stone are solid hollow joints; being put together with cement joints.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, SEPGEMBER 25, 1873.]

Squire G. C. Swasey of Vernon township left at our office for trial a gallon of the best sorgum molasses that we ever tasted. The Squire is making a large quantity of it.

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Foughty, the would-be candidate for county treasurer on the farmers' ticket says he is a self-made man. Our respect for an All-wise Creator confirms the statement. It was a nasty job that no one else covets.

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Last Saturday an election was held in the several townships in the county to elect delegates to the Republican Nominating Convention, to be held at Tisdale next Saturday, the 27th inst. The following delegates from Winfield township were elected:

We give this week a cursory report of the 3rd annual fair of the Cowley County Agricultural Society, held last week. Notwithstanding the dust which at times was almost stifling, the fair was quite successful and the managers are entitled to much credit for the energy and good judgment they used. We are informed by the secretary that there were over 400 entries, and more than 1,000 different articles on exhibition. We report some of the premiums as furnished us. The race horse and fast trotter had to take a back place this year, while the horse for service came to the front. The "pure agricultural horse trot" gave way to the tests of strength, and excellence was not measured by the short time required to run 300 yards. We were glad to notice some very good young stock in this department. The premiums were awarded as follows.

HORSES.

Thorough bred stallion, H. C. Fisher.

Stallions for general purposes, over 4 years old, H. C. Fisher; over 3 years old, R. Richards, under 3 years old, James Renfro.

The exhibition here was worthy the attention of every farmer. We never saw a larger or better collection at any fair, and we are glad to attest the fact that the county is so largely stocked with fine blooded stock.

There were 77 swine on exhibition. The premiums were awarded as follows.

Poland China, Magee, and other large breeds.

Boar, 1 year old and over: 1st pr. C. C. Pierce; 2d W. K. Davis.

Sows 1 year old and over: 1st W. K. Davis; 2d C. C. Pierce.

Boars under 2 years old: 1st pr. F. W. Schwantes; 2d C. Duen.

Sows under 1 year old: 1st p. F. W. Schwantes, 2d H. B. Lacy.

Pigs best lot under 6 months old shown with dam: 1st pr.

C. C. Price; 2d the same.

Sows 1 year and over: 1st pr. L. Cottingham; 2d the same.

Boar under 1 year: 1st pr M. B. Keagy; 2d H. J. Page.

Sows under 1 year old: 1st pr. M. B. Keagy, 2d A. Meaner.

Pigs best lot thrown with dam: 1st pr. L. Cottingham, 2d the same.

Best Boar pig any age or breed: C. C. Pierce.

Best sow pig any age or breed: M. B. Keagy.

Best litter of pigs and age or breed: W. S. Voris.

POULTRY.

The exhibition in this department was a remarkably large one. All the most approved breeds were on exhibition in great numbers and pure blood. Premiums were awarded to E. B. Johnson, Mrs. J. Magness, Thos. F. Wright, and J. A. Churchill. Mr. Voris' special premium to J. A. Churchill.

GARDEN SEEDS.

We took great interest in this department for the future wealth of the county is assured if the soil and climat e are well adapted to corn and other small grains. The exhibition in this department was quite full, and the quality of the samples

The collection was good. We remember the time when vegetables were as rare and as great a luxury in this county as the rarest tropical fruits. Now most every kind is abundant and the quality excellent. There were some forty entries in this

The exhibition in the Floral Hall was not as extensive as last year, yet there were some very fine articles shown.

We were pleased to find excellent fruit trees from nurseries in this county.

Premiums were awarded to J. O. Mathewson of Winfield and

H. D. Gans of Lazette, for house plants, and cut flowers to Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. W. K. Davis.

In the department of fine arts were some splendid articles. The oil paintings of Miss Foos and Miss Stewart, the crayons of Mrs. Howard, and the collections of photographs of Mr. Bonsall were deserved of the premiums they received.

We call attention to a rose made by Mr. Max Fawcett, the beautiful wax work of Mrs. Mansfield, which excited a great deal of admiration.

In the department of needle and fancy work, there were many beautiful articles. We have not time to specify but give a list of those to whom premiums were awarded.

E. B. Kager was nominated for Treasurer on first ballot. Mr. Kager is a young man of sterling integrity, has been an efficient officer, and made many fast friends by his gentlemanly conduct while in office.

N. C. McCulloch is a young man, and has made many friends by his upright, manly conduct during his residence in our county. He is honest and capable, etc.

Capt. R. L. Walker was nominated for Sheriff after a sharp fight; it seemed that many applicants for that position were determined not to yield the point, but all acquiesced in the choice of the convention. Capt. Walker was one of the boys "in blue" during the rebellion, and no doubt did valuable service for the country then as he will now after his election to the office of sheriff of Cowley county.

M. G. Troup, of Tisdale, is a man of business, and knows how to attend to it.

Wirt W. Walton has been deputy surveyor for the past two years, and attended to all the business of the office during that time, and has done the work well and faithfully. Wirt has the reputation of being the best surveyor in the county. His books speak for him as a skillful draughtsman, as anyone can see by calling, and examining them. Wirt is a jolly good fellow, and we make him our best bow as County surveyor, and wish him all good luck.

Mr. S. Moore was nominated for the position of Coroner, by acclamation. Mr. Moore is a good man, and fitted to fill any position in the gift of the people.

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[ITEMS FROM THE TRAVELER.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 2, 1873.

The son of J. N. Flehart was severely cut on the leg with the cutter bar of a mowing machine last week.

The school house in Bowen's district, south of the Arkansas river, was struck by lightning last Saturday night and damaged considerable.

The Arkansas River Bridge was made free last Saturday.

The storm of last Sunday night impeded Cass. Endicott's cattle and two were killed by lightning.

A. H. Hane, of the Telegram, roosted at our office last Sunday night.

C. R. Sipes' cotton wedding took place at his pleasant home on last Wednesday evening. A few friends gathered in and an pleasant evening was spent.

NOTE: BRIDGE SOUTH...MADE FREE! NO MORE TOLLS!

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 2, 1873.

A number of Winfield sporting men have started west on a buffalo hunt.

Maris & Baldwin's new building on Main street is fast being completed.

The Rev. J. E. Platter will preach in Hudson's building on Main Street next Sunday at 11 o'clock a.m. and 7 p.m.

Mr. Holmes on the Martin farm just south of town is preparing to build a fine large brick house. The foundation is in, and the brick and other material are being put upon the ground.

Next Tuesday the farmers of Cowley county meet at Tisdale to nominate a Farmers' Ticket, whereon none but the names of farmers and laboring men shall have a place, which leaves farmers Allison and Paul out in the cold.

The United Brethren will hold a Quarterly meeting at the Braine School House in District No. 14, Pleasant Valley township, on Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th. The Rev. D. Wenrick will preside.

Tonight and tomorrow night our citizens will be favored with an entertainment to be given by the Musical and Dramatic Club of Winfield, which will eclipse all other entertainments of the kind, ever given in this place. There will be an interesting Drama in connection with the regular entertainment. An entire change of programme each evening.

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Mr. C. P. Spaulding's store at Tisdale was burned to the ground last Monday night. The loss was estimated at $1,560. Insurance $2,500. It is supposed to be the work of an incendiary. The back window was found open which was evidently entered by somebody. A shot was fired at Mr. Spaulding, which grazed his temple. An attempt was also made to fire his hay stacks, it is supposed by the same person.

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The ball given by the United States Surveying Corps, at Arkansas City, was a grand affair. It was no doubt the best conducted, and in every way the finest affair of the kind ever witnessed in Southern Kansas. The music was splendid and the supper was such that the varient epicure could have found no fault, either in the variety or quality of the eatables. Great credit is due the managers for the taste and ability displayed in every feature of the entertainment.

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[SOLDIERS' REUNION.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 2, 1873.

A CALL.

Soldiers Reunion.

We, the undersigned, late Soldiers of the Union Army, take this method of calling a meeting of the Soldiers of Cowley and adjoining counties to meet at Winfield, October 18th, 1873, for the purpose of getting acquainted and having a good social time.

W. M. Boyer, Co. 9, 15 N. Y. Vol. Cav.

J. C. Bigger, Co. F, 92 Ill. Vol. Infantry.

J. P. Short, Co. M, 8 N. Y. Artillery.

J. B. Fairbank, 36 Mass. Infantry.

Enoch Maris, Co. F, 4 U. S. Cav.

Reuben Rogers, 25 Ky. Infantry.

A. A. Jackson, 12 Ill. Vol. Infantry.

P. Himrod, 105 Ohio Vol. Infantry.

A. H. Green, 9 Ind. Vol. Infantry.

D. C. Scull, Co. C, 13 Ind. Vol. Infantry.

James F. Paul, Army frontier.

E. S. Torrance, Co. G, 135 Pa. Vol. Infantry.

W. M. Berky, 25 Iowa Vol. Infantry.

J. B. Nipp, Co. C, 49 Ky. Infantry.

Frank Cox, Co. F, 61 In. Vol. Infantry.

Max Shoeb, Co. D, 24 In. Vol. Infantry.

E. Davis, Co. C, 4 Mo. Vol. Cav.

W. T. Dougherty, 45 Ill. Vol. Infantry.

L. B. Paul, Co. G, 126 Ohio Vol. Infantry.

C. M. Wood, Co. C, 96 Ohio Vol. Infantry.

Sam Darrah, Co. K. 1 Ohio Cav.

W. B. Doty, Co. F, 2 Kan. Cav.

W. Q. Mansfield, 92 N. Y. Vol. Infantry.

James Kelly, Co. A, 84 Ill. Vol. Infantry.

Burt Covert, Co. H, 21 N. Y. Cav.

Jack Swigart, Co. D, 124 Ill. Vol. Infantry.

M. W. Everleth, Co. F, 1 Maine Cav.

W. F. M. Lacey, Co. K, 33rd Ill. Vet. [?] Infantry.

W. E. Doud, Co. F, 151st Ind. Vol. Infantry.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 9, 1873.

THE TISDALE SQUABBLE.

The make believe "farmers" met at Tisdale last Tuesday for the purpose of nominating a ticket to be voted for next November. The meeting was called to order at 2 o'clock p.m., and elected

J. L. Shaw of Pleasant Valley, temporary chairman, and George Melvill, secretary. J. G. Young of Tisdale, J. C. Roberts of Winfield, and A. N. Deming of Creswell were appointed a committee on credentials. Committee on Resolutions, appointed as follows: C. C. Krow, G. Melvill, Robert McNown, Dr. Sylvester Wilkins, and Wm. Voris. Both committees retiring, a motion was carried that the convention organize when the proper time came. George Melvill's appointment on committee on resolutions was objected to by J. C. Burger as he (Melvill) was not a delegate. Motion to displace Mr. Melvill, lost. Burger thought Melvill ought to be displaced, as he was not a delegate, he might pack the Resolutions. He thought the committee should be selected by the crowd. John Smiley also though the committee ought to be selected by the crowd.

Moved that the delegates be instructed to vote for no man that has announced himself a candidate or sought a nomination. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION.

Resolved, That William Martin is the unqualified choice of this convention, for Representative, and we cheerfully recommend him to the farmers' nominating convention.

Moved that the secretary furnish a copy of the proceedings of this meeting to the county papers for publication. Motion carried. Adjourned.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 9, 1873.

Marris & Baldwin have moved into their new store room.

Two or three of the cells of the jail are now in readiness to receive and retain any of our citizens who can't behave themselves outside.

The disappointed candidates at the "farmers'" convention, now console themselves with the declaration that the convention was run by Amos Walton and Col. Manning.

There will be a dance at Thomasville tomorrow (Friday) evening, which everybody is cordially invited to attend. Tickets fifty cents, and supper the same.

The photograph artist, Concannon, intends to emigrate to Wellington, where he will stay two or three weeks and give the people of the wilderness a chance to have their visages transferred to cardboard for a reasonable consideration.

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We understand that our county attorney made his mark as the prince of wire-pullers by the manner in which he handled the wires attached to the curtains at the entertainment given by the Winfield Literary and Dramatic Club, last week. Wire-pulling is getting popular.

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The Literary and Dramatic club gave two entertainments last week, which, we understand, showed very fair ability in our young people, although not having been present we are unable to "write it up."

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Many of the citizens of Tisdale are highly incensed at the manner in which the Traveler of last week alluded to them as being instrumental in the recent burning of Spaulding's building. The citizens referred to by Scott--those who had opposed Mr. Spaulding in town matters--are among the most respectable of the many estimable citizens of the rural burg of Tisdale, and strongly object to having so serious a matter charged to them. We understand that a considerable sum of money has been offered by the aforesaid citizens for the apprehension of the incendiary. We sincerely hope that the perpetrator of the crime may be discovered, as this event would remove certain unpleasant suspicions concerning the origin of the conflagration, caused by the insurance so far exceeding the loss.

E. B. Kager appeared and asked that he be allowed a statement that he had settled with the County Board for the year 1873, and on motion of O. C. Smith it was ordered that E. B. Kager be furnished with a statement that he had settled.

Petition of Menor for County Road was granted, with J. H. Land, A. J. Thompson, and W. D. Roberts as viewers. Survey ordered on the 16th of Oct., 1873, to meet at the county Clerk's office.

Petition of W. Street for county road was laid over for want of affidavit of publication and posting notices according to law.

Petition of Thos. Randall for state line road was laid over under the rule, commencing at the S. W. corrner of sec 30 tp 32 r 3 and N W cor of sec 31 tp 32 r 4 east.

NOTE: THE REST OF THIS ARTICLE WAS TORN OUT!

MUCH OF THIS PAGE AND NEXT ONE MISSING...TORN!

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 16, 1873.

The courthouse is enclosed.

Stone pavements are all the go.

Blandin's mill is running steadily.

Covered wagons constantly dot the prairies.

Capt. Braidwood left for New York this week.

The Winfield sports have returned from their Buffalo hunt.

The teacher's institue at Arkansas City commenced last

Monday.

A large number of buffalo hunters are passing east and west daily.

Not a single billiard saloon is open in this city and the billiardists are all disconsolate.

Owing to the illness of Mrs. E. P. Hickok there will be no school until Monday next.

Capt. McDermott and the republican candidates left on the grand rounds of the county last Monday.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 16, 1873.]

The Catholics of our city are notified that Paul M. Ponziglione of Osage Mission will hold mass next Sunday the 19th inst.

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The U. S. Survey corps left Arkansas City on the 4th inst. for their field of labor in the Indian Territory. They expect to be gone two years.

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Rev. Parmelee and J. B. Fairbank, Esq., returned this week from Eureka, where they have been as delegates to a Congrega-tional Church Association.

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The drug store of Marris and Baldwin is, we think, without exception the finest room of the kind in this part of the state. These gentlemen have taken great pains, and show excellent taste in the fitting up of their room and when their new stone walk is finished, everything will be complete.

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The COURIER office was honored with a call from Captain Stubblefield of Sheridan Township and A. J. Truesdall of Tisdale, both old soldiers, and neither taking any stock in the bogus farmers ticket.

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J. C. Fuller wants it distinctly understood by those persons in the east part of the county who think all the banks in the county have suspended, that the Winfield Bank of J. C. Fuller has been opened for business every day at regular hours, has paid all demands and checks in cash, has continued to loan to its regular customers, and is prepared to do the same in future. The bank is not buying eastern drafts, but takes them for collection.

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A semi-barbarian with a cut-throat countenance, who sails under the name of Gamble since he came to this country, has threatened to spoil the countenance of the COURIER's editor if he don't quit abusing rebels. Gamble is a rebel soldier who unfortunately escaped the minnie balls of the boys in blue to be broken upon the wheel, or submitted to a more deserved torture if he attempts any of his old games in this free country.

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A new Boot & Shoe store has just been opened at Marris & Baldwin's old stand, by Mr. T. E. Gilliland from Independence. His stock is composed exclusively of Boots and Shoes, and is the most complete in every respect of anything of this kind in the Southwest. Mr. Gilliland relieves a want long felt by our citizens and we hope he will succeed in establishing a flourishing business.

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[FATHER OF MRS. W. Q. MANSFIELD DIES AT BRISTOL, NEW YORK.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 16, 1873.

A Soldier of 1812 Gone.

From the Syracuse (New York) Standard, we learn that Mr. John Crocker, the father of Mrs. W. Q. Mansfield, died on the 29th ult., at Bristol, New York. He was an old man and his vigorous days were spent in our nation's morn. He was born in 1789. In 1807 he drove team, carrying merchandise from Albany to the then "far west," in Genessee Valley and the Holland Purchase. Canals and railroads were not then dreamed of. In 1807 he first visited Syracuse with a large potash kettle to exchange for salt, and after transporting the salt to Augusta, he sold it for five dollars per barrel. When war was declared in 1812, he volunteered in a rifle company and marched to Sackets Harbor, and peformed military duty there at Ogdensburg. He was engaged on board the schooner Julia in the engagement with the British vessels Earl Morta and Duke of Gloucester. In 1812, he married Miss Typhena Butler, of Paris, Oneida county, who bore him eight children, four of whom are still living. In 1831, deceased went to Albany and became a contractor on the Mohawk and Hudson railroad, and with his men laid the first rail that was ever laid in the state of New York, in June, 1831. He remained there until the road was completed in 1833, and was afterwards engaged under Governor Bouck as a contractor on important portions of the Chenango canal. He died universally esteemed. Mrs. Mansfield has the sympathy of many friends in this affliction.

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[THE DISTRICT COURT: OCTOBER TERM.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 16, 1873.

The following cases will stand for trial at the October term of the District Court of Cowley county and have been placed upon the trial docket in the following order.

George Miller is butchering and Goldie Triplett is running the St. Nicholas.

A. T. Sheneman left town last Tuesday for the western plains where he expects to locate for the winter, hunting bison, etc.

Thos. B. Adams, Esq., a prominent attorney of Southeastern Indiana, is in town on a visit to his son-in-law, Louis T. Michener, Esq.

Chas. A. Roberts has just ten days in which to substantiate his charges against the Grand Mogul of the COURIER, or suffer the consequences.

The Teacher's Institute at Arkansas City was a great success, lasting from Monday night until the Thursday evening ensuing, ending with a select dance on Friday evening.

LOST. On Tuesday last, on the Oxford road a few miles from Winfield, a small case of surgical instruments belonging to Dr. Mansfield. The finder is offered a reward of two dollars by the owner.

S. S. Dickinson, the gentlemanly agent of the Humboldt Bridge Manufacturing Company, gave us a call last Monday. He has been in this and neighboring counties working up the bridge question.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 23, 1873.]

A few days ago Mr. Higginbottom brought to our office a sackfull of some of the handsomest turnips we have seen anywhere. They were sent us by our old genuine Republican friend Lit Cottingham. Uncle Lit, besides raising some of the finest blooded hogs in the county, also raises some of the largest

vegetables.

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MARRIED. Mr. J. N. Yerger, our enterprising jeweler, returned last Saturday from the east, bringing with him his newly wedded, young and handsome wife. He has resumed business just as though nothing had happened. The band boys gave him a serenade Monday night and found him bountifully supplied with beer and limberger cheese. Long and happily may they live.

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As it is the rule for bankers to make statements to the public in vindication of their management of the business during the recent "currency flurry" for the benefit of those who were so fearfully anxious for fear Read's Bank would not be forced to close its doors (the cusomers and depositors of the Bank need no statement as they have manifested no anxiety about the matter) and to correct any erroneous impressions tha may have been created in the minds of the readers of a small paid local, that appeared in the last issue of the COURIER and Telegram. Read's Bank "wants it distinctly understood by those parties in the eastern part of this county, who think all the banks in the county have suspended," and by all parties everywhere, that all the banks in Cowley county have sustained themselves during the recent "money panic," in a manner that should be a matter of pride to every good citizen of our county, that Read's Bank has been open for business at all business hours during the "panic," that we have conducted our business as usual, excpet as a matter of prudence and a decent respect for the interests of our customers and depositors, we did not loan freely to parties who had never been customers of the bank and had no claim on us for accommodations, but to our customers, we have made the usual amount of loans and renewals. We have taken eastern drafts at all times, and placed them to the credit of our customers as usual, and in many cases have allowed our customers to draw against their drafts in currency when we could not get a dollar in currency from eastern banks, on them. The bank has paid every demand against it in currency as desired, and in many cases have allowed overdrafts to accommodate our customers, when the same was propertly secured.

We would say further that we are abundantly able to take care of ourselves and our customers despite the assiduous carpings of some of our jealous enemies, that our capital which is ample for our business in unimpaired by any losses during the "panic"--and our judgment perhaps improved--and we hope to serve our many citizens, in the future as we have in the past, and afford them every customary facility. We propose to do a safe Banking business and nothing else--offering a safe place for deposits, a place that shall always [REST OF THIS ARTICLE IS COMPLETELY OBSCURED].

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The many friends of D. C. Scull, the pleasant and talented lawyer of the firm of Scull & Michener, will learn with sincere regret that he takes his departure from our beautiful city for the Southeastern states in one of which he expects to make his future residence. Mr. Scull has been but a short time among us, but during that time has made many warm friends. His household furniture will be sold at auction next Saturday the 25th inst., at 1 o'clock p.m. The furniture is all new and will doubtless go cheap.

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[THE SOLDIERS' RE-UNION.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 23, 1873.

Meeting of the Veterans.

At half past 2 o'clock the soldiers, to the number of about 150, fell into line at the tap of the drum, and preceeded by the Winfield Martial band, marched to the Methodist Church, which had been kindly tendered for their use. The meeting was called to order by T. A. Blanchard. L. J. Webb was chosen Chairman, and James Kelly, Secretary.

The chairman stated the object of the meeting to be to organize a permanent Soldiers' Union.

During the absence of the committee, D. C. Scull entertained the meeting with a few appropriate remarks.

The committee on permanent organization reported as follows.

Mr. Chairman: Your committee on permanent organization, rrecommend the following as a permanent organization for Cowley county, of the Union Soldiers of the late war.

1st. The association of all soldiers into an organization to be known as the Cowley County Soldiers' Association.

2nd. That said association elect a president, 3 vice presidents, secretary, and assistant secretary, and treasurer, and adopt a constitution.

3rd. That said association request its members to subscribe the constitution as an evidence of membership, giving the required company or battalion to which each belonged, and to attend the meetings of the association.

4th. That said association meet semi-annually for celebrations, and as much oftener as business requires.

A. A. JACKSON, Chairman.

The above was unanimously adopted. The roll being called; the following "Boys in Blue," answered to their names.

UNITED STATES.

C. J. Duncan, Co. B, 1st Bat., 16th U. S. Cav.

Enoch Maris, Co. F, 4 U. S. Cav.

ILLINOIS.

J. A. Barr, Co. C, 2nd Ill. light Art.

James Renfro, Co. K, 98th Ill. Inf.

J. P. Carter, Co. K, 80th Ill. Inf.

Z. T. Swigart, Co. D, 124 Ill. In.

W. F. M. Lacey, Co. K, 33rd Ill. Vet. In.

James Kelly, Co. A, 84 Ill. Vol. In.

A. T. Sheneman, Co. I, 7 Ill. Cav.

W. T. Dougherty, 45 Ill. Vol. In.

Frank Cox, Co. F, 61 Ill. Vol. In.

Max Shoeb, Co. D, 24 Ill. Vol. In.

A. A. Jackson, 12 Ill. Vol. In.

J. C. Bigger, Co. F, 92 Ill. Vol. Infantry.

Curtis Wilson, Co. D, 119th Ill. Inf.

Stephen Johnson, Co. E, 92nd Ill. Inf.

Jas. Benbroke, Co. K. 20th Ill. Inf.

J. L. Shaw, Co. K. 17th Ill. Inf.

H. H. Causey, Co. F, 11th Ill Inf.

Thomas Chappin, Co. I, 83 Ill. Inf.

OHIO.

T. W. Morris, Co. E, 92nd O Cav.

Sam Darrah, Co. K. 1 Ohio Cav.

L. B. Paul, Co. G, 125 Ohio Vol. In.

C. M. Wood, Co. C, 96 Ohio Vol. In.

P. Himrrod, 105 Ohio Vol. In.

G. W. Foughty, Co. B, 57 Ohio Inff.

B. B. Dougherty, Co. A, 59th Ohio Inf.

Samuel Harvey, Co. K, 55 Ohio Inf.

Joseph Smith, Co. B, 1st Ohio Art.

John W. Millspaugh, Co. B, 19th Ohio Inf.

David S. Beadie, Co. G, 14th Ohio Inf.

W. H. H. McArthur, Co. G, 31st Ohio Inf.

INDIANA.

Harry Smith, Co. Co. R, 14th Ind. Inf.

S. H. Wells, Co. G, 7th Ind. Cav.

W. E. Doud, Co. F, 151st Ind. Vol. In.

D. C. Scull, Co. C, 13 Ind. Vol. In.

A. H. Green, 9 Ind. Vol. In.

H. Parks, Co. H, 1st Ind. Inf.

A. B. Odell, Co. C, 86th Ind. Inf.

B. F. Harrod, Co. H, 57th Ind. Inf.

L. K. Barnewell, Co. K. 13th Ind. Inf.

H. S. Geer, Co. I, 53rd Ind. Inf.

KANSAS.

W. B. Doty, Co. F, 2 Kan. Cav.

E. C. Manning, Co. H, 3 Kas Cav.

I. D. Newton, Co. D, 6th Kas. Cav.

H. L. Barker, Co. G, 15th Kansas Inf.

G. H. McIntyre, Co. C, 11th Kan. Inf.

NEW YORK.

Burt Covert, Co. H, 12 N. Y. Cav.

W. Q. Mansfield, 92 N. Y. Vol. In.

J. P. Short, Co. M, 8 N. Y. Artillery.

W. M. Boyer, Co. G, 15 N. Y. Vol. Cav.

Joel Mack, Co. M, 12th N. Y. Cav.

E. P. Hickock, Co. E, 2nd N. Y. Inf.

MISSOURI.

T. A. Blanchard, Co. K, 7th Mo. Cav.

E. Davis, Co. C, 4 Mo. Vol. Cav.

G. W. Robinson, Co. C, 3rd Mo. Cav.

I. N. Breman, Co. K, 1st Mo. Cav.

S. C. Cunningham, Co. D, 8th Mo. Inf.

B. E. Murphy, Co, I, 8th Mo. Cav.

IOWA.

T. C. Bird, Co. C, 31st Ia. Inf.

W. M. Berky, 23 Iowa Vol. In.

C. A. Seward, Co. C, 2nd Iowa light Art.

Wm. Seucaney, Co. D, 13th Iowa Inf.

KENTUCKY.

J. B. Nipp, Co. C, 40 Ky. In.

Reuben Rogers, 25 Ky. In.

W. K. Falar, Co. B, 26 Ky. Inf.

MICHIGAN.

C. L. Rood, Co. A, 1st Mich. Cav.

W. H. Melville, Co. C, 4th Mich. Inft.

Oliver Decker, Co. H, 12th Mich. Inf.

PENNSYLVANIA.

John McClay, Co. E, 55th Penn. Inf.

E. S. Torrance, Co. G, 135 Pa. Vol. In.

D. N. Egbert, Philadephia Union League Bat.

COLORADO.

James Stewart, Co. F, 1st Col. Cav.

A. D. Keith, Co. G, 2nd Col. Inf.

TENNESSEE.

M. L. Brooks, Co. H, 1st Tenn. Cav.

John Brooks, Co. C, 4th Tenn. Cav.

VERMONT.

Archie Stewart, Co. G, 5th Vermont Inft.

H. H. Stewart, 2d Vermont light Art.

MAINE.

M. W. Everleth, Co. F, 1 Maine Cav.

MASSACHUSETTS.

J. B. Fairbank, 36 Mass. In.

WISCONSIN.

L. J. Webb, Co. E, 16th Wis. Inf.

MINNESOTA.

A. J. Truesdale, Co. K. 1st Minn. Inf.

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The following were elected to hold the respective offices until the next meeting.

C. M. WOOD, President.

Wm. H. H. McARTHUR, 1st Vice President.

A. D. KEITH, 2nd Vice President.

BEN F. HARROD, 3rd Vice President.

JAMES KELLY, Secretary.

T. A. BLANCHARD, Assistant Secretary.

Dr. W. Q. MANSFIELD, Treasurer.

J. W. MILLSPAUGH, Color bearer.

Mr. Wood, on assuming the chair, made a few brief appropriate remarks.

The following were appointed a committee to make arrangements for the next meeting.

Several anecdotes and reminiscences of army life were told by Capt. Carker, Enoch Maris, D. C. Scull, and E. C. Manning.

"Rally Round the Flag Boys," "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp, the Boys are Marching," and other old songs were splendidly rendered by Miss Emma Leffingwell, organist, Dr. Egbert, John Swain, A. A. Jackson, and Capt. McArthur; the entire assembly joining in the chorus.

A rising vote of thanks was tendered to Miss Leffingwell for the music, which was given with a will. The following resolution was offered by L. J. Webb, and unanimously adopted.

Resolved, That we extend a cordial invitation to the soldiers of the Union Army in Cowley county, to meet with us at our next meeting, and to become members of the society; and that the papers of the county publish this resolution and the proceedings of this meeting.

On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at Winfield on the 29th day of November, 1873.

C. M. WOOD, Chairman.

JAMES KELLY, Secretary.

NOTE: I HAD A DEVIL OF A TIME TRYING TO READ THE INFO

ON THE "BLUE" SOLDIERS...WOULD NOT BE SURPRISED

TO FIND OUT A NUMBER OF ERRORS WERE MADE BY ME

AND BY THE NEWSPAPER AS WELL.

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[NOTICES/ADS: WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 23, 1873.]

NOTICE. Owing to the impossibility of negotiating bonds of any kind at present, the Township Board have decided to let the building of the bridge across Timber Creek rest for the present.

J. P. SHORT, Trustee.

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S. H. Myton takes this opportunity to inform the public that he will sell plows and other farming implements on notes payable April 1st, 1874.

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McMillen & Shields will not be undersold, but they want the cash.

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Maris, Carson & Baldwin, at the City Drug Store, are now in their new store rooms, prepared to accommodate their many customers with PURE DRUGS of all kinds, Notions, Toilet soaps, etc.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 30, 1873.

SAME OLD THING: CHARGES/COUNTER CHARGES RE POLITICIANS.

BAH! HUMBUG!

NEEDLESS TO SAY: I SKIPPED!

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 30, 1873.

Go to the Old Fellows' sociable in the Courthouse on the 6th of November.

Judge Campbell deals out justice with his usual energy and promptness.

Hackney looks as innocent as if he did not intend going to the legislature this winter.

The award for seating the Courthouse was let to the Kansas School Furniture Company of Iola.

S. H. Myton was awarded the contract for furnishing the stoves, pipe, etc., for the Courthouse.

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The Secretary of the Treasury has resumed specie payments and gold and silver will soon be plenty.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 30, 1873.]

Frank Williams has added a full stock of groceries to his business. He will be found at his old stand ready to receive and oblige all his customers as usual.

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Let every voter see that his ballot contains the following words before depositing it: "For Amendment to section two, article two of the Constitution." If it is not printed on your ticket, write it.

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There will be a public examination of teachers held at Tisdale, Monday, November 10, for all those who were unable by reason of sickness or absence from the county to attend the Teachers Institute held at Arkansas City, Oct. 13, 1873.

T. A. WILKINSON, Co. Superintendent.

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Last week Curns & Manser sold 40 acres off the east side of G. W. Thompson's farm to Cyrus M. Perrine at $60 per acre; also David A. Crawford's farm to Nancy Linscott for $1,400; also W. E. Bostwick's farm to Chas. Hayes for $900. Mr. Perrine will have 50,000 grafts set out on his place by the first of April. This nursery will be a fine addition to the town.

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Mr. Chas. A. Roberts came in yesterday, and made such explanations and apologies as to warrant Mr. Kelly in suspending hostilities as far as Mr. Roberts is concerned. But from what we could "nose" out of the affair, there is somebody else in the "fence," we look for interesting developments soon, as our grand mogul though one of the kindest most reasonable men alive, when he does start, maketh it warm for somebody.

Our friends, T. A. Blanchard and E. S. Bedilion, thinking perhaps that the bushel of turnips left us last week, would be devoured by this time, and not willing to see the printers starve before their very eyes, brought us each a peck of the finest potatoes we have seen this year. Mr. Blanchard has some four or five acres of potatoes which netted him here in Winfield about $65 per acre.

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Last Monday night as Capt. McDermott and W. W. Walton were returning from Tisdale, where they had been speaking, the buggy overturned and they were emptied carelessly into the road. W. W. landed upon his head and therefore his injuries were very slight, but the Captain, less fortunate, struck on his face with such force as to lose consciousness for a time. His injuries were not serious, however, although his proboscis is somewhat the worse for wear, and looks as though somebody had been putting a head on him. On the same night E. B. Kager came into town balancing on a single spring.

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The jail dedication dance of last week was a grand affair. The jail was illuminated. The two Cranes were perched upon stools in the corner, scraping sweet strains on the entrails of some defunct feline, a single set was formed upon the floor in the shape of a hollow square walking through the changes of a quadrille; a solitary lady sat upon one of the benches which were ranged along the wall, a few of the gents were practicing some choice jig and clog steps in the corner, while the remainder of the assembly (fifteen military "stags") gathered in a knot near the door gazing at and enjoying the scene almost as much as the participants. C. L. Rood was acting officer of the day and chief spokesman, which positions he filled with the dignity becoming the occasion. Owing to the wonderful success of this effort, Rood thinks he will give another entertainment of the same character some time.

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[ODD FELLOWS' SOCIABLE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 30, 1873.

The members of the Fraternity of Odd Fellows will give a Sociable on Wednesday evening, November 5th, in the large room at the Courthouse. Evening entertainments will be of a social character. Supper will be provided at an early hour.

C. M. Wood vs. John W. Millspaugh, C. A. Bliss given leave to become a party defendant, and cause continued.

JAMES KELLY, Clerk.

E. S. BEDILION, Deputy.

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[NOTICE: C. C. STEVENS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, OCTOBER 30, 1873.

NOTICE. All persons indebted to C. C. Stevens are notified that their accounts have been left with the undersigned for collection, and they are requested to call and settle at once.

WEBB & BIGGER.

Winfield, Oct. 29th, 1873.

FOR SOME TIME THE PAPER WAS PRINTING EVERY WEEK A "PROPOSED AMENDMENT" TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF KANSAS, SUBMITTED BY THE LEGISLATURE, AT ITS LAST SESSION, FOR THE RATIFICATION OR REJECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THE STATE AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION. VERY HARD TO READ!

RECAP: The number of Representatives and Senators shall be regulated by law but shall never exceed 125 Representatives and 40 Senators. From and after amendment adoption, each county in which at least 250 legal votes are cast at the next preceeding general election, and each organized county in which less than 200 legal votes are cast, shall be attached to and constitute a part of the representative district of the county lying next adjacent to it on the east.

SORT OF CONFUSING...TO SAY THE LEAST.

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[MODOC INDIANS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 6, 1873.

The Modocs have at last reached their destination, and will hereafter be "at home" on an island in the Platte river, near Fort McPherson, Colorado, where there are no lava beds.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 6, 1873.

RECAP: IT APPEARS THAT WILLIAM MARTIN WAS ELECTED OVER CAPTAIN McDERMOTT BY A SMALL MAJORITY AS REPRESENTATIVE OF COWLEY COUNTY...DUE TO THE VOTE BY FARMERS.

[EDITORIAL PAGE CONTINUED: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 6, 1873.]

A Card.

WINFIELD, KANSAS, Oct. 27th, 1873.

MR. JAMES KELLY: Sir: On the evening of October 4th, 1873, Mr. W. H. H. Maris told me, in his store, that you would not only lie but steal, and had stolen from him. He did not state when nor how--but stated the amount was two dollars. And that he would be glad to see you kicked out of town.

CHAS. A. ROBERTS.

ED. COURIER, Sir: In reply to a card from Chas. A. Roberts, published in this week's issue of your paper, I would say that the statement made therein, is false, and that, according to the best of my recollections, I have never mentioned your name to him, at any time.

To one person, I did remark, that I would just as soon one would steal from me as to collect money from me and keep it, when it was not due him. I said further, that James Kelly had, in my absence, collected two dollars, from my clerk, on advertising my business, when I never had authorized anyone to advertise for me in that paper. I afterward learned that you intended to refund me the money collected.

Now for the benefit of Chas. A. Roberts, I would say, that, hereafter, he should be able to prove his assertions, or be willing to shoulder the responsibility of his own statements.

W. H. H. MARIS,

Winfield, Nov. 3rd, 1873.

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I was clerking for W. H. H. Maris at the time Mr. Kelly presented his bill for advertising, and remarked to him that I knew nothing about it, but supposed it was all right. Mr. Kelly said if it was not, he would make it right. I paid him the bill. Mr. Maris told me that he had ordered his card out of the

COURIER. The next time I saw Mr. Kelly, I told him what Mr. Maris had said. Mr. Kelly told me if that was the case, he could have his money back, and handed me a ten dollar bill. I could not make the change, and he said he would pay it some other time.

P. M. SHOLL.

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The above speaks for itself. With regard to the advertising, we will simply say that when we bought the COURIER, we found the card of Mr. Maris as well as other businessmen of Winfield, already in it, and that we collected pay for it, never dreaming but that it was all right until Mr. Sholl, Mr. Maris' clerk, of whom we collected the $2.00 told us that Mr. Maris had told him that his card had been ordered out--a fact of which we were not aware--and immediately offered to refund the money and handed Mr. Sholl a ten dollar bill to take two out of, but he couldn't make the change. We have simplly neglected to pay the money to Mr. Maris, and this is all there is of the great, long abusive article in the Telegram, from Chas. A. Roberts.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 6, 1873.

Fine rain last Saturday night.

Beautiful Indian summer weather.

L. T. Michener has removed his law office to Fuller's Bank.

Mr. Anderson killed two panthers at the mouth of Silver creek last week.

Only about half the usual number of votes were polled at the election in this county.

Ned Perkins is back again. He thinks herding cattle isn't what it is cracked up to be.

Capt. Davis and lady started last Friday for New Orleans, where they will spend the winter.

Capt. Folks and Dr. Maggard gave us a call Monday. One of them has lost a hat on the section in their county. Which one wa it!

McDermott says he does not so much object to a trip up salt creek as he does to the shabby crew with whom he is compelled to make it.

Mr. Silver undertook to burn around his stacks last week when a few sparks reached them and in a short time they were totally destroyed.

The Republicans elected their entire ticket with the exception of Representative and commissioner for the second district, who were defeated by small majorities.

The foundation of Mr. Andrew's new brick house is rapidly being laid. He has some of the finest building stone on the ground that we have ever seen in this vicinity.

Vernon township was subjected to a severe conflagration last week which swept over nearly the entire township, burning stacks and hedge rows, causing considerable damage.

W. H. Parks has recently bought the wagon shop of the Robinson Brothers. He is also a producer. This year he produced some fine California russet potatoes.

Judge Wilkins of Garnett, agent of the line of the Missouri Pacific road now building between Paola and Garnett is in this county for the purpose of securing aid in the extension of that road to Arkansas City by way of Eldorado and this city. If he succeeds in effecting his purpose, it will give us a direct route to Kansas City and St. Louis by a trunk line.

The Odd Fellows' sociable last night was one of the finest affairs of the season. The large cake was voted to Mrs. Sam Darrah, as the handsomest lady in the room, despite the strenuous efforts of some of the young men in behalf of Miss Blandin. After the sociable, the festivities were continued by the young folks.

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[PERSONALS CONTINUED: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 6, 1873.]

MARRIED.

WILEY - DIGGENS. Married at the residence of Geo. B. Green in Silverdale township, on the 2nd day of November, 1873, by Elder Joshua Jones, Mr. Amos A. Wiley to Miss Ellen E. Diggins. All of Cowley County.

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SMITH - RICE. Married at Dexter, Kansas, on the evening of Oct. 25, 1873, by T. R. Bryan, Esq., Mr. C. T. Smith to Miss Lucy Rice. All of Dexter.

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[RAILROAD MEETING.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 13, 1873.

Last Wednesday evening (the 5th inst.) at an early hour, a large crowd of our wideawake citizens gathered at Jackson's Hall. The meeting organized by electing Col. E. C. Manning to the chair, who stated the object of the meeting and introduced to the audience Judge Wilkins, of Garnett, the energetic and able representative of the Paola, Garnett & Fall River Railroad.

"The road in whose interest I am here tonight is not a new thing, not a "paper" road, but a road that has already entered your state, is in running order to Garnett by December 1, 1873, and the contract let to Col. Hall, of St. Louis, who has a force of over 300 men at work upon the road to build the same to the Arkansas Valley by the 1st day of June, 1875. When I say that this road is a St. Louis project, you need not be surprised, for the very fact that it leaves the Missouri Pacific at Holden and then runs west in this direction should convince you that it is a branch of the aforesaid road, and purely a St. Louis measure. It is now, however, under the direct management of the Pennsylvania Central Railroad and supervision of Tom Scott, the railroad King."

All this road wants is 30 year 7 percent bonds, or about $5,000 for each mile of road laid in our county, which would amount, probably, to $125,000 in bonds. After asking for an expression from some of the businessmen in regard to the project, he then thanked the audience and took his seat.

Mr. Fairbank being called upon, said:

"We need, we want, we must have railroad connection with the outside world! We have no lakes, canals, or navigable rivers, and we, as an agricultural people, must have some other means besides our farm wagons to send our surplus grain to market.

"Owing to a kind providence, we, this year, have a surplusage of corn in our county. What can we do with it? Ship it east, you say. Very well, but it will cost four bushels to get one to market, by the means of carrying we now have. Four sevenths of the cost of shipping an article from Bangor, Maine, to this place, accrues between here and Wichita, our nearest railroad point.

"The farmers of this county can grow rich in a few years, if they will go to work at once, and secure a railroad by which they can send their products direct to market. . . .

"In conclusion, I would say, as our ability to purchase, increases, our wants increase, and it is of vital importance to our country, our county, and our town, that we have a railroad immediately, even though we have to procure it at a sacrifice."

Mr. Manning being called upon, said that he was in favor of an East and West road, and would do all he could to help the road that would first show signs of helping us. He wants a road through the Territory to Galveston, Texas, and then good bye St. Louis, or any other eastern market. Galveston is to be our future market.

Judge Hilton, of Lincoln, Nebraska, being present, was loudly called on for a "speech." He responded by giving us, for about an hour, one of the most lively vivacious, and original speeches we ever listened to. His theme, Labor Saving Machinery, and its application in Europe, Asia, America, and the Indian Territory, was good, very good.

The audience was convulsed in laughter at Mr. Hilton's peculiar, and attractive way of handling the Indian question, and his bits of poetry, quotations, and the like, will long be remembered, when the railroad meetings and speeches will be a thing of the past. Long may the Judge wave!

An expression of the meeting was had, which resulted unanimously in favor of the Paola, Garnett & Fall River Railroad.

E. C. MANNING, President.

NOT A FARMER, Secretary.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 13, 1873.

A porcupine was captured near Wellington, Sumner county, last week.

Col. H. C. Loomis, the best old bachelor in market, returned in fine condition last week, from a six months' visit down east.

From the Arkansas City Traveler, we learn that the Pimos Indians, 10,000 strong, are to be located in the Territory south of us.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 13, 1873.]

Mr. McMillen, of McMillen & Shields, has about completed a comfortable looking two-story stone dwelling house in the south part of town.

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The Presbyterian church (Rev. Mr. Platter, pastor) will hold service next Sabbath in Mr. Jackson's building three doors south of Lagonda House.

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The Winfield Silver Cornet Band held a meeting last week and took in enough new members to fill the heretofore vacant instruments. The band now contains twelve wide-awake members.

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S. B. Littell has built himself a new residence on his place in Beaver township.

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C. C. Stevens, for two years an apparently honest and thrifty grocery merchant of Winfield, recently sold out, pocketed the cash, and left his creditors and wife to mourn his unknown

whereabouts.

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Mr. Allison, the editor of the Telegram, was arrested last week, on complaint of J. W. Hamilton, upon the charge of disturbing the peace (heafty peace). Upon a hearing before Squire Millington, he was acquitted.

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We return our thanks to Mrs. Darrah for a taste of the big twenty-seven dollar cake which was voted to her at the Odd Fellows' social last week. The cake was the work of Mrs. Darrah and showed that she understands the art of cake baking to

perfection.

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An intellectual and musical entertainment will be given by the citizens of Arkansas City, for the benefit of the free church, on Thursday evening, Nov. 13, 1873. Ministers and their ladies are respectfully invited free. Admission fee: 25 cents.

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Tuesday morning E. S. Torrance, ourr County Attorney, started for his home in Pennsylvania to visit his parents, and two sisters, who have returned on a visit from their residence in South America. He was escorted to Wichita by M. L. Read and the Grand Mogul of the COURIER.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 13, 1873.]

In another column we give the official vote of the county at the late election. The vote of Bolton township is not counted on account of the poll books not being returned to the County Clerk within the time required by law. Those of Silvercreek were not properly certified to. Several scattering votes in each township are not enumerated.

NOTE: DID NOT BOTHER SHOWING VOTING THIS TIME!

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Last Saturday C. L. Rood gave Fin. Graham a 25 cent cigar, and a wheelbarrow ride the distance of two squares and back on Main street, on the loss of a bet on the election. The procession was composed of numerous boys of divers ages with the wheelbarrow in the centre and headed by Johnny Reed, who hammered the death march on a bass drum.

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Festival Notice. There will be a Public Installation of the officers of Adelphi Lodge No. 110 A. F. and A. M. at their hall Thursday evening, Dec. 21st, A. D. 1873. All are cordially invited to attend. By order of Committee.

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Soldiers' Re-union on Thanksgiving Day. At a meeting of the committee of arrangements held at Dr. Mansfield's, the following reception committee was appointed. Enoch Marris, A. H. Green,

J. C. Bigger, E. C. Manning, Mrs. C. M. Wood, and Mrs. Flint. Soldiers arriving in the city will please report as early in the day as possible to the above committee at the city council room in the jail building just north of the courthouse, register their names, and receive their tickets for dinner. A full programme will be published next week.

C. M. WOOD, President.

J. P. SHORT, Secretary, pro tem.

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We welcome to our midst Dr. Andrews, who comes among us to stay. The Dr. is a polished gentleman of culture. He speaks several languages, knows his profession, has traveled four years in Europe, and is altogether a very interesting man. We hope to see him reconciled to his new home, and that pleasure and prosperity may be his.

LATER. Since writing the above we learn that the above gentlemen has "lit out" leaving a disconsolate landlord.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 13, 1873.]

Here is what the Traveler says of a little fellow that once flourished in our neighboring town as a partner of A. Walton, and left with a few hundred dollars of another man's money.

Lawyer Stewart, who absconded from this place some months ago with considerable money belonging to parties here, was recently met at Fort Collins, Colorado, by one of our citizens. After leaving this place he went to Newton, where he became drunk, and then went to Los Angelos; from there to Denver, and then to Fort Collins, where he had a good practice and large income. While there he became acquainted with the daughter of a wealthy miner, whom he afterwards married and started for Salt Lake City, where he is at present. After leaving Newton, Stewart assumed the name of Frank Conroy, and is familiarly known by that name at his last place of residence. When met by our townsman, he said he did not know him, but afterwards owned all, told his story, and begged for secrecy."

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NEXT ARTICLE WAS CUT OUT OF PAPER...LOST FROM US FOR GOOD!

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RICH. Amos Walton exploded as follows the night following the election, when information was received in Arkansas City that the farmers had elected the whole of their ticket. "I became aware two years ago that Manning was running the republican party of Cowley county and I swore then that I would bust it, and by G___d I have done it!" The official returns do not make so much noise as Walton did, but they read a good deal better than his bombast. Apropos to the above is the story told by a bedfellow of Walton's the night following the farmers speaking meeting at this place during the canvass. Walton had made a rambling speech and among other foolish things said: "I am opposed to sending smart men to the Legislature and I believe the people feel a good deal so." Whereupon Manning asked Walton if he contemplated ever being a candidate for the Legislature himself, and if that was the reason why he opposed the rule of sending smart men there. The audience saw the point and laughed heartily, but Walton showed the white of his eyes along the lower lids and looked toward heaven in a mental effort, and said: "There may be a point to that but I can't see it." That night at 2 a.m., his bedfellow was awakened by two or three vigorous thrusts and shouts from the aforesaid Walton, who sat bolt upright in bed and was cursing Manning, and among other things said: "Why, d___n him, he insulted me, didn't he?" He had evidently been all that time finding the point.

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[COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' PROCEEDINGS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 13, 1873.

County Commissioners' Proceedings.

The Board of County Commissioners of Cowley County met in the County Clerk's office November 7th, 1873. Present: Frank Cox and O. C. Smith.

Proceeded to canvass the votes of the election held Nov. 4th, 1873, which resulted in the election of the following officers who were declared duly elected.

For representative of 75th district: William Martin.

For County Clerk: M. G. Troup.

For County Treasurer: E. B. Kager.

For Register of Deeds: N. C. McDulloch.

For Sheriff: R. L. Walker.

For Coroner: Same Moore.

For County Surveyor: W. W. Walton.

For Commissioner, first district, John Manly.

For Commissioner, second district. M. S. [?] Roseberry.

For Commissioner, third district, R. F. Burden.

NEXT ITEM RE ROAD ILLEGIBLE!

Petition of A. A. Mills for county road was granted with E. H. Boyes, James Utt, and G. W. Gordenhin appointed as viewers. Survey ordered Dec. 1st, 1873.

Time was extended on William Steel's road to Nov. 26th, 1873.

Ordered that the contract with L. J. Webb for County printing, be declared void.

Ordered that the County printing be awarded to C. M. Scott, of the Arkansas City Traveler, and James Kelly of the Winfield

Best brands of flour and good table butter at the new grocery the sign of the Red Flag. Frank Williams.

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Houghton & McLaughlin at the Green Front, Arkansas City, are turning out goods to the amount of $5,000 per week. And why is it? Simply because they sell cheap, and keep everything anyone wants.

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Triplett now has charge of the St. Nicholas Restaurant. His city and country friends will find the best the market affords at the St. Nicholas. He will keep constantly on hand fresh oysters which will be served in any required manner. Give him a call.

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The meat market of Miller and Davis is in full blast and anybody wishing fresh meat can get it by calling upon them at their place of business on Main Street.

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KNOW all men by these presents, that the co-partnership heretofore existing between Frank Gallotti and Joseph Bossi, under the name of Gallotti & Bossi is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

FRANK GALLOTTI.

JOSEPH BOSSI.

Arkansas City, Oct. 4th, 1873.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE: THE TELEGRAM SOUNDS OFF.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.

"Another Swindle."

The circumstances are just these: A short time ago, our readers will remember the Telegram was made by Mr. L. J. Webb the County printer, the official County Paper. Not liking the Telegram they laid their heads together to concoct some plan whereby they could vent their spite against the Telegram, and thereby deprive it of the County Printing. They agreed to annul the contract with Mr. Webb, but then came a little hitch between Cox and Smith. Cox wanted to award the printing to the "COURIER" and Smith wanted his pet, the "Traveler," to get the benefit of the change.

The other Commissioner being absent, neither could carry his point without the assistance of the other, and consequently after a considerable amount of snapping and snarling over the bone, they agreed that both should have his way. As the sequel to this, an agreement was entered into with Kelly whereby he is to receive ALL THE COUNTY PRINTING for which he is to receive the fees allowed by law, and in addition to this five cents per line for all Commissioners' Proceedings. Another contract with Scott of the "Traveler," was also entered into whereby he is to be furnished ALL THE COUNTY PRINTING for which he is to receive the same fees allowed Kelly for the same services. This makes each the "official paper," when the law provides for but one--and by this they pay two dollars where the law allows but one.

Now the contract between the county and Mr. Webb, was that ALL such work should be done FREE OF CHARGE. So you see by this contract being annulled and the Commissioners satisfying their feelings of spite, the county now pays two dollars for the same work which they were formerly having done free of charge.

Thus the people of the county are put to over $1,500.00 extra expense per year just because Manning and the Commissioners do not like the Telegram. This is economy with a vengeance. Out upon such economy and the men who so defraud the people. The jail is too good a place for such men--and indeed we think that hanging is nearly too good.

It makes not a cent's difference to us. We were receiving no money for the services we were rendering the County, and consequently can lose no more in the change than any other taxpaper in the county, but we do despise to see any set of men so devilish mean as to gratify their hates at the expense of the people. As the editor of a peoples' paper, we feel that it is our duty to show up all such frauds, and to not be "mealy mouthed" in our criticisms of such officials.

These same officials we had occasion to show up several times last winter, and since they have been pretty careful not to dive too deep into the trickery but now that the election is over and their term of office has nearly run out they make one grand grab so as to gain all for themselves and friends that it is possible to wrench from the people.

And then to enter into these contracts while already under one with Mr. Webb, whereby he can make them pay to him all moneys likely to come to him under such contract. This shows business tact, does it not? It certainly takes two to make a contract and just as certainly one party cannot of his own free will annul such contract--and so long as Mr. Webb holds himself in readiness to fulfill his part, just so long can he hold the county for the fees justly due him. If he had broken his contract, they had his bondsmen to go back on. But did they do this? Not much! His bondsmen were Kelly, Manning, and Johnson, and if they sued on the contract, these worthies would stand the loss. By their own action they clearly recognized the fact that Mr. Webb had in every way come up to his contract. Yet they make a show of annulling it, as if he had no right in the matter at all. This arbitrary way of doing things might have been appropriate for the dark ages, but is not to be borne by the people of this age, and these men should be made to pay the amount of extra expense, to which they have put the County. Telegram.

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The foregoing tirade from the little boy is piteous. If the Telegram did not lie, it would be out of original matter for its readers. The first lie [ we think it best to call things by their right names.] in the above, is the statement that the Commissioners have by their action squandered $1,500.00 of the county money. The contract for publishing the proceedings of the board of Commissioners in both papers at five cents per line amounts to only regular rates for such advertisements in one paper, to-wit: Ten cents per line. The COURIER and the Traveler reach about every intelligent family in the county, and the County Board is desirous that the largest circulation shall be given to its proceedings, and did wisely by directing that the proceedings be published in both papers. And the publication of said proceedings will not amount to one fifth the amount stated by the Telegram. Just so many and no more blanks will be printed and used, and it will make no difference, so far as expense is concerned, whether the Traveler or COURIER does the work. This work will cost the same it always has, so that there is no additional expense here. The balance of the county printing does not amount to enough to speak of.

The second lie in the above article is the statement that Mr. Webb had made the Telegram the official paper of the county. Mr. Webb never had the authority to do this, and if he attempted to, he failed. If the county printing had been given to all three of the papers so as to include the Telegram, there would have been no howl.

Another lie is that "all the county printing is awarded to the Traveler and COURIER." For the most expensive and extensive of the county printing is the blank work, and of course only so many blanks will be printed in any event no matter where done.

Another lie is the statement that this action of the Board causes "the countty to pay two dollars where the law only allows one." There are no legal rates for Commissioners' proceedings, and the two papers charge just half regular rates and thereby put the reports of county business into twice as many readers' hands as they would be if published in only one of them, and into four times as many hands as they would be if published in the Telegram. In fact, the Commissioners consider it a more acceptable policy to the people to pay regular rates for publishing the county business in papers having a large circulation and some character than it would be to have it published free in a paper without either circulation or character.

Mr. Webb did violate his agreement with the Board of County Commissioners. The assertion that the violation of the contract by Webb made his bondsmen responsible is rather hard on Webb, who is thereby admitted to be irresponsible individually. The Telegram had rendered the county no service, and of course was "receiving no money" for the said service.

The Commissioners have done in this matter what they considered for the best interest of the whole county. The falsehoods and howls of the Telegram have not deterred them in the past from exercising their own judgment in such matters.

The Telegram would have the people believe that the County Board were bad men, but as one single evidence of their integrity and official ability, we call attention to the beautiful Courthouse erected by them at less expense than any similar building in the state.

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[ANOTHER EDITORIAL: TRAVELER SOUNDS OFF RE COUNTY PRINTING.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.

County Printing.

At the last meeting of the Commissioners, the award for the county printing was again let. For sometime past the county has had no official paper, and the proceedings of the Board, which the law requires to be published, was left undone. Knowing this to be the fact, we repaired to Winfield and put in the claims of the Traveler for the printing, as it has double the circulation of either of the other two, and is largely taken in parts of the county where the others are not.

Mr. Kelly then made his claims that the printing should be done at the county seat, and that the COURIER had a circulation where the Traveler had not, and in order to benefit the greater number of people, it was decided to award it to both, and divide the job work. This, we believe, will give greater satisfaction to all than any previous award, except to the Telegram, who will, more than likely, howl as usual, because he was not there to see that his claims were made known, and again the Traveler is the official paper of Cowley county. Traveler.

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I SKIPPED ON EDITORIAL PAGE THE "NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS" BY

E. B. KAGER, COUNTY TREASURER, WHICH SHOWED THE PERCENTAGE FOR STATE, COUNTY, TOWNSHIP, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS. AT THIS TIME:

FOR STATE TAX, 6 MILLS ON THE DOLLAR.

FOR COUNTY TAX, 12 MILLS ON THE DOLLAR.

INTEREST ON BONDS IN CRESWELL TOWNSHIP: 3 MILLS.

INTEREST ON BONDS IN WINFIELD TOWNSHIP: 6 MILLS.

CORPORATION TAX OF WINFIELD: 10 MILLS.

CORPORATION TAX OF ARKANSAS CITY: 8 MILLS.

THIS WAS PRINTED IN NOVEMBER 20, 1873, ISSUE.

[INDIANS: KICKAPOOS...ARTICLE FROM TRAVELER.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.

Kickapoos.

Mr. A. C. Williams, of Leavenworth county, Kansas, has been appointed special agent for the Mexican Kickapoo Indians, to be located at the junction of Bitter creek and the Sha-kas-ka river, twenty-five miles southwest of this place. A portion of the tribe, consisting of one man, fourteen women, and twenty-two children, passed through here last Monday, accompanied by the agent, teamsters, and O. P. Johnson--the guide. The people were all looking hearty and in good spirits, although they really are prisoners of the United States, having been captured by Gen. Mckenzie last spring, while raiding into Mexico, and held as prisoners at Fort Gibson, until the 6th of this montth, when they were placed under charge of the agent and started for their reserve. One hundred Kickapoo warriors are on the road to their reserve, and will arrive in about three weeks. Mr. Williams leaves for Fort Sill today, to meet them. They are mounted, and own a number of ponies, although they are poorly clad. The balance of the tribe, numbering some six or seven hundred, will come up in the spring. Their supplies will be purchased at this place, as far as possible. O. P. Johnson has the contract for building two log houses--a commissary store and a dwelling house. The remainder of the buildings will not be commenced until next summer. Arkansas City Traveler.

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[DEATH OF SAMUEL VALLIER, QUAPAW INDIAN CHIEF, NEAR BAXTER.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.

Killed by a Tarantula.

This week we are called upon to record the first case of death by the bite of the most deadly poison species of insect, in this section of the southwest. Sunday last, about 12 o'clock, while Mr. Samuel Vallier, Chief of the Quapaw Indians, living three miles south of Baxter, was going about his farm, he was bitten on the toe of one foot by a large tarantula. He immediately started for the house, but a short distance, and by the time he reached it the pain from the bite was so severe that he was unable to sit up, and threw himself across the bed, not thinking that his deadly foe had followed up his victim, to repeat the bite in a more vital place. But such was the case, the insect had crawled up his clothing, and soon after he lay down it gave him the second bite in the small of the back. This, with the former bite, charged his sytem with the poison almost as quick as if by electricity. Medical aid was immediately summoned, but before it reached him, he was too near gone for it to do any good. And in the most intense agony he lingered until about 10 o'clock that night, when death relieved his sufferings.

NOTE: THEY SPELLED IT "tarentula."

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[THE ARKANSAS VALLEY: ARTICLE BY OXFORD ENTERPRISE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.

An untruthful report has been started in some sections of the country that the settlers are abandoning their homes in the Arkansas Valley on account of the failure of crops, etc. Such reports are wholly false, the settlers all being satisfied with the abundant yield of their crops, and instead of being discouraged, are inducing their friends to join them by thousands, in this, the best country in America. We learn from the Wichita Beacon that the sales at the land offices in the valley amounted to $240,000 in the months of October and September last, exclusive of railroad land sales during the same period of $215,000.

It is no fault of the country if a settler ever left the Arkansas Valley. Oxford Enterprise.

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[ANOTHER EDITORIAL ITEM: ELECTION OF HON. WM. MARTIN.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.

The Telegram says the election of Hon. Wm. Martin was an anti-Manning and McDermott victory. If this be true, then the election of the remainder of the Republican ticket is a Manning and McDermott victory. If all the labor and all the falsehoods spent in the canvass by the Telegram were for the purpose of obtaining an anti-Manning and McDermott victory, so far as its interest in the election was concerned, then we are content. It ought to know its own impulses. But so far as the vote of the county was concerned, we presume that other motives entered into the question of electing candidates.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.

Fresh pork by the dressed whole hog sells at from four to five cents per pound.

Last Tuesday night was the coldest of the season. Ice formed to the thickness of half an inch.

The sixty feet of sidewalk just put down in front of our office is an improvement worth mentioning.

A herd of cattle numbering about 1,400 passed through this place on their way to Howard county, where they belong.

Mr. Troup, the newly elected County Clerk, has sold his store in Tisdale, and is going to move to Winfield to take charge of his office.

One of our citizens was arrested last week for refusing to build flues to his house in accordance with a city ordinance. His trial takes place next Monday.

The citizens of Arkansas City will give a ball this evening for the benefit of the Liberal church of that place. It promises to be an elegant affair.

The fact that our new supply of paper has been delayed somewhere between here and St. Louis is our excuse for finishing out this issue with yellow paper. [PAPER EASIER TO READ THAN MOST ISSUES!]

The Odd Fellows and Mason have rented the upper story of the building next north of Myton's hardware store, and are going to occupy it for their lodge room.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.]

Terrible prairie fires rage all around us. One ran down the divide between the Walnut and Arkansas rivers before that heavy wind Monday night, doing considerable damage.

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Read George Brown's new wagon shop ad., in another column. Mr. Brown is a first-class workman and keeps a full stock of the best seasoned wagon timber to be found in the country.

AD: GEORGE BROWN, CARRIAGE & WAGON MAKER.

ALL KINDS OF BUGGIES, CARRIAGES, WAGONS, AND OTHER ARTICLES

IN HIS LINE Put up Promptly, in the Best of Style, and on

Reasonable Tersm. Repairing made a Specialty.

SHOP ON THE CORNER OF MAIN AND EIGHTH STREETS,

WINFIELD, KANSAS.

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ANOTHER BIG AD: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.]

GRAND ANNUAL RE-UNION OF THE SOLDIERS OF COWLEY COUNTY,

ON THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV. 27, 1873.

A CORDIAL INVITATION To participate in the festivities of the day is hereby extended to all the soldiers residing in the county. The following PROGRAMME will be observed.

AT 10, A.M. THE Reception Committee will commence to make up the Roster and distribute tickets for DINNER To all whose names are entered thereon.

AT 11, A.M. SOLDIERS will fall into line, in marching order, on Main Street, the right resting on Ninth Avenue, under the direction of the officer of the day, CAPT. McARTHUR, And march to the COURTHOUSE Where an address of welcome will be delivered by Captain S. C. Smith, The Mayor of Winfield, and the organization of the Soldiers' Union completed.

AT 1, P.M. SOLDIERS will fall in for dinner.

AT 3, P.M. THERE will be a meeting in the Courthouse, and addresses will be delivered by the following soldiers: Chaplain E. P. Hickock, Maj. J. B. Fairbank, Capt. James McDermott, A. D. Keith, S. M. Fall, Maj. T. B. Ross, Rev. N. L. Rigby, J. C. Bigger, Esq., and other soldiers present.

AT 7, P.M. THERE WILL BE A

GRAND BALL!

And dancing will be in order, to conclude the festivities of the day.

The proceedings of the day will be enlivened with appropriate music by the Winfield and Arkansas City

We are under many obligations to M. L. Read of this city for courtesies during our late trip to Wichita. Those who have business with Mr. Read will find him a gentleman in every sense of the word.

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John Land, a son of J. H. Land, while carelessly handling a gun, last week, was forcibly reminded of tunnels by having one dug in his side by a bullet. His wound, although anything but pleasant, is not serious.

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Mr. Wm. Slaughter gave us a call last week. He had just returned from a buffalo hunt with a goodly number of skins and some meat. He also captured a bullet from one of his companion's guns, and wore a mocassin. The bullet split, one piece striking him in the arm and the other in the leg.

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We are pleased to see the good natured countenance of Judge R. B. Saffold on our streets once more. The Judge has been for the last month recuperating and pleasure seeking among friends in the balmy air of old Kentucky. It is compliment enough to any man to know that his friends missed him when absent and were glad to welcome him back.

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There will be a public examination of teachers held at Winfield on Saturday, November 30th. All teachers desiring certificates for the winter term, will be present as this will be the last public examination until the one following the county institute in the spring. T. A. WILKINSON, Supt.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.]

There is a man confined in the county jail for the offense of stealing a corn knife. He was committed for the period of about seventy days. Squire Gans, of Windsor township, a reformer in the late election, and an advocate of economy in county expenses, was the justice who rendered this ridiculous judgment.

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Since it became known that the senior editor of the COURIER signed Allison's bond to keep him from going to jail last week, all the criminals and scalawags in the county have applied to him as surety. He desires to give notice that he is not doing a general bail business and only consents to bail such fellows as are of more use to him outside than inside the walls of a cell.

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Oyster Supper. The Ladies of the Presbyterian Aid Society will give an Oyster supper on New Year's eve., for the benefit of the Presbyterian church.

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Our local in the last issue concerning the dance at friend Horneman's on Little Dutch creek, created something of a sensation. It was not intended as a reflection upon Mr. Horneman or his worthy spouse, who did all they could to make the dance a pleasant and agreeable afffair. No more hospitable people can be found in the county than they are. It was persons who came there and brought their whiskey with them that made the dance a "rough" one.

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By an oversight, a note we had made of a call from Mr. I. N. Ripley of the firm of Gilbert, Hedge, & Co., wholesale lumber merchants of Burlington, Iowa, was omitted in our issue of last week. Mr. Ripley came down to look after the lumber trade of Southern Kansas. He met with success far beyond his most sanguine expectation. He found Cowley county one of the best places in the state, off the railroad, to sell lumber. We hope to see the firm which Mr. Ripley represents open up a trade in Winfield at no distant day.

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Soldiers' Re-union on Thanksgiving Day. At a meeting of the committee of arrangements held at Dr. Mansfield's, the following reception committee was appointed. Enoch Marris, A. H. Green,

J. C. Bigger, E. C. Manning, Mrs. C. M. Wood, and Mrs. Flint. Soldiers arriving in the city will please report as early in the day as possible to the above committtee at the city council room in the jail building just north of the courthouse, register their names, and receive their tickets for dinner.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 20, 1873.]

The charge against the editor of the COURIER has been clearly and satisfactorily explained and proven false. The only doubt left is whether the editor ever had a $10 bill which he offered in payment for the $2.00. Traveler.

Right, brother Scott! All the charges ever made against the editor of the COURIER have been proven false. As to that $10 bill, it was a great mistake of his to have made it so large, as everyone to whom he owed a nickel (and their name is legion) have been haunting the COURIER office ever since hoping to get their "little bill."

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A. Walton is out again in the Telegram crowing over the defeat of James McDermott. Walton has labored for the last two years to destroy the Republican party, and boasts that he has succeeded. What a giant Walton is, to succeed in breaking up a party his friends failed in a four years' war to break up. He has also tried, the same length of time, to make the people of Cowley believe that they did not want to send smart men to the Legislature. Knowing that if the people conclude to drop smart men and take up ignoramus, there would be a good chance for A. Walton.

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Fine Stock. He who spends his time and money to improve the stock of this country is a public benefactor. We were led to this thought while looking at the splendid bull calf imported from Kentucky by Judge Saffold. The animal is a pure short horn Durham, five months old, weighs five hundred pounds, and cost five hundred dollars, or one dollar per pound. He will be kept at Mr. Saffold's fine dairy farm near town where the Judge will be happy to exhibit his pet to anyone who wishes to see him. Judge Saffold has now one of the most complete herds of fine Durhams in the county. The energy and public spirit evinced by him in this line entitles Judge Saffold to the thanks of every lover of good stock.

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Thanksgiving. There will be a Thanksgiving service at the Baptist Church Thursday (Thanksgiving) at 11 o'clock a.m. The following programme will be observed as near as possible.

MARRIED. ENGLAND - WELLS. Married at the residence of the bride's father in Dexter township, November 8th, 1873, by Elder G. W. Bell, Mr. James England, to Miss Amelia F. Wells, all of Cowley county.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 27, 1873.

V. B. BECKETT, LOCAL EDITOR.

The fatted calf was bought of John Davis.

The Parlor Bar has been re-opened in grand style.

Donation partyh at Rev. Mr. Lowery's last night.

Remember the Masons public installation on Christmas eve.

George Miller grins and says the young Miller must always wear dresses. [QUESTION: DOES THIS MEAN HE JUST HAD A DAUGHTER BORN TO HIM????]

Over fifty characters in full costumes will appear in the tableaux of Pilgrim's Progress.

Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress in tableaux viviants [?], at the new courthouse Dec. 9th and 10th.

Capt. McDermott called upon us Wednesday. He looks fat and hearty since the race.

The Party at Mooso's last night was a splendid affair. Lots of gay girls and brave boys were present.

Rev. J. E. Platter will preach next Sabbath in Mr. Jackson's building, three doors south of the Lagonda house, at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Grading has commenced upon the Paola and Fall River railroad this side of Garnett. Rush it through, gentlemen.

We are under obligations to Nate Robinson, the gentlemanly and obliging state agent at this place, for bringing our new supply of paper from Wichita.

The sociable of the M. E. Church will meet next Wednesday evening, Dec. 3rd, at H. Brothertons, with refreshments.

The grand ball at Arkansas City last Thursday night was a very nice affair. We enjoyed ourselves hugely. There are so many pretty girls at the City, it is a pity there isn't some good looking young men there too.

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Tuesday night being a "calm still night" was improved by some of the more sensible citizens by burning the grass from around the town to guard against the possibility of having the fire swoop down upon us before a whirlwind. They deserve credit for their energy and forethought.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 27, 1873.]

The members of the Winfield Dancing Club are hereby notified that a meeting will be held at Webb & Bigger's law office tomorrow (Friday) evening. All the members are earnestly requested to be present. By order of the committee.

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Readings, tableaux, and songs representing Pilgrim's Progress will be given at the new courthouse Dec. 9th and 10th, 1873, under the auspices of the Baptist Church. Single tickets, 50 cents; season tickets 75 cents. Children under 12 years 25 cents.

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Judge Hilton's reading in Hamlet's Ghost last Friday evening was complimented by a full house comprising the best citizens in the place. The Judge was very entertaining in his reading and was applauded at the close of the exercises.

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We are preparing a history and description of Winfield and Cowley county, which will be ready we think next week. It will be well worth reading and those who have friends "back east" should make it a point to send them copies containing it in order that others may see what kind of a country we have got. Send in your orders early.

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Judge C. C. Quinlin, R. F. Crawford, and Sim Holstein have made arrangements for the wintering of 14,000 head of cattle in this, Sumner, and Cowley counties. These gentlemen are in co-partnership, and have shipped largely during the season. The wintering of the cattle belong to this single firm is money to the amount of $70,000 to the people of the counties named. From information at hand we estimate that not less than 35,000 head of Texas cattle will be wintered in the counties of Sumner, Cowley, Butler, and Sedgwick. Eagle.

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The contractors on the Paola, Garnett and Fall river railroad say they will probably commence laying the iron on the first of next month. The line is graded out beyond Ossowatomie nearly to Lane. The work is substantially and permanently done.

Commonwealth.

The above is the same road represented by Judge Wilkins, and proposed to be built down through Butler and Cowley counties.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 27, 1873.]

Last Thursday night a terrible fire swept over the country east of town doing considerable damage. The following is a note from one of the sufferers, who lives four miles southeast of Tisdale, who lost nearly everything he had, leaving him in a destitute condition.

MR. EDITOR: Last night a terrible fire swept over the prairie, carried by a powerful whirlwind, completely destroying all my corn, hay, barn, one pair of the horses, chickens, two set of harness, one new wagon and a buggy, plows, corn crib, and a great deal of fencing, and some small articles, leaving me in rather a destitute condition, with nothing but my hands to do with.

E. C. CLAY.

November 21st, 1873.

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[A DUEL WITHOUT BLOOD: JIM MOSES AND WILL BEARD.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 27, 1873.

A DUEL WITHOUT BLOOD. The dispute about the location of a cornerstone on section 25 near Tisdale culminatged in a sanguinary (?) affair last Monday. The parties, Jim Moses and Will Beard, have, it seems, been at "outs" for some time; they met after the closing exercies of the Tisdale Lyceum, on Wednesday eve. of last week, exchanged a few angry words, appointed the following Monday at 10 A.M. to try the effect of cold lead upon the human system. Seconds were engaged who made all the necessary arrangements for the coming duel. At precisely 10 o'clock A. M. the combatants appeared upon the ground on the high divide between Silver and Spring creeks where the seconds and a large crowd of spectators awaited their arrival. There they shook hands with their friends, sent tender messages to their mothers, sister, and sweethearts, gave a last fond squint at the sun, the sky, the earth, and took their positions. Back to back they stood with their formidable six-shooters in their hands, eager for the command "to march three paces to the front, wheel, and fire." The second gave the word, "Forward march."

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If those fellows kept the gait and direction they started, one of them is now crossing the Mississippi, while the other is fording the Rio Grande.

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[LOCAL NOTICES.]

WINFIELD COURIER, NOVEMBER 27, 1873.

Re-opening of the Parlor Bar. Messrs. Barnes & Wright desire to inform the public that they have re-opened the Parlor Bar saloon, and will be pleased to see their customers at all times.

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How to sleep warm these cold nights. Go to Ellis & Black's and get a pair of those nice warm, soft blankets they are selling so cheap.

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If you want a fine boot put up by a workman who understands his business, go to G. W. Martin. He can fit you to a T.

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Oats! Oats!! Oats!!!

A bankrupt stock of oats for sale at panic prices at S. H. Myton's. The cheapest and best feed you can buy. Go right off and lay in a supply.

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S. Varner has just received the finest lot of whips ever brought to Southern Kansas, which he sells cheap for cash.

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Buy an overcoat from Requa & Bing.

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The finest Glass sets to be found anywhere in the city will be found at the blue front of the Weathers Brothers.

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Miller & Davis, having fitted up their shop anew are now prepared to sell to the people of Winfield the very choicest beef to be had in any market, and at the lowest figures. Their plan is to sell a great deal on the lowest possible margin.

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NOTICE. Notice is hereby given to all persons not to purchase a certain promissory note executed by Michael Miller to Hiram Brotherton for $500, on the 1st day of November, 1873, due sixty days after date with interest at the rate of ten percent per annum after maturity, as payment thereof has been stopped by the creditors of said Brotherton.

WEBB & BIGGER, Att'ys for creditors.

Winfield, Nov. 25th, 1873.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE: MEETING OF THE VETERANS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 4, 1873.

The Soldier's Association met at Winfield Nov. 27th, 1873. After falling into line under command of Capt. Wm. H. H. McArthur and preceded by the Winfield Silver Cornet Band, they were marched to Hudson's Hall, the place designated for the business meeting. The Association was called to order by C. M. Wood, President of the Association, who introduced Capt. S. C. Smith, Mayor of Winfield, who in a few happy remarks bade the heroes welcome to Winfield. The Secretary read the minutes of the meeting of October 18th. Col. E. C. Manning, chairman of the Committee to draft Constitution and By-Laws then submitted the following, which was read by sections and articles and after some amendments was adopted.

CONSTITUTION OF THE COWLEY COUNTY

SOLDIER'S ASSOCIATION.

ARTICLE I. This Association of Union Soldiers living in Cowley County, Kansas, shall be known as the Cowley County Soldiers Association.

ARTICLE II. Every union soldier or sailor who served with honor and was honorably discharged from the United States service, and now living in Cowley County may become a member of this association by subscribing to the constitution and paying the fees proscribed by the by-laws of the same.

ARTICLE III. The object of this Association shall be the perpetuation of memories of military achievements of the armies to which the members of this association belonged and to promote confidence and good fellowship among late comrades in arms, and protect and relieve as far as possible the needy families of those members of this society who may hereafter be called hence. And the welfare of the soldiers' widows and orphans shall ever be a holy trust with this association.

ARTICLE IV. The officers of this association shall be designated as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, and shall consist of one President, two Vice Presidents, one Secretary, and one Assistant Secretary and one Treasurer, and the aforesaid officers shall be elected by ballot with a majority vote immediately upon the adoption of this constitution and by-laws, and said officers shall hold their office for one year, or until their successors are elected. All vacancies in the aforesaid offices shall be filled by election.

BY-LAWS.

SECTION I. The regular meeting of this association shall be held on the 4th day of July and on Thanksgiving day in each year.

SECTION 2. All regular meetings of the Association shall be opened by prayer to Almighty God, offered by the Chaplain or a minister of the Gospel to be designated by the President.

SECTION 3. All meetings shall be presided over by the chief presiding officer present and the usual duties incumbent upon such officers shall be performed by the respective officers herein named.

SECTION 4. In all deliberations of the society unless otherwise specially provided, parliamentary law shall govern.

SECTION 5. Every person desiring to become a member of this association may do so by signing the constitution and paying to the treasurer such amount as annual dues as the Association shall designate.

SECTION 6. All money expended by the Treasurer shall be paid out on the order of the secretary, countersigned by the president. At each annual meeting the treasurer shall make a report showing all receipts and expenditures for the preceeding year.

SECTION 7. No member of the society shall speak more than twice upon any question nor longer than five minutes without the consent of the association.

SECTION 8. The association shall select from its members a person to deliver each annual address before the association.

SECTION 9. Any member in arrears for dues for one year shall be dropped from the rolls, and can only be reinstated by a vote of the society. A member may be expelled from the association for disorderly or dishonorable conduct by a vote of the association.

SECTION 10. Special meetings of the Association can be called by the president and secretary, and any meeting may adjourn from time to time.

SECTION 11. No discussion of a political character shall be allowed.

The meeting then adjourned to meet at the courthouse for dinner.

The soldiers then formed into line and the entire association marched to the courthouse, where a beautiful dinner was spread.

After dinner, Major John B. Fairbank, J. C. Bigger, Col.

E. C. Manning, and Judge Hilton addressed the association.

On motion the old officers were elected to hold over until the 4th of July 1874.

A vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to the ladies of Winfield for their interest in behalf of the soldiers.

A vote of thanks was also tendered to the Winfield Silver Cornet Band [REST OF PARAGRAPH OBSCURED IN THIS COLUMN OF PAPER]

services and also to Messrs. Stewart and Simpson, contractors, ffor the use of the courtroom.

After singing the old soul stirring song "Tramp, Tramp" the association adjourned to meet July 4th, 1874.

C. M. WOOD, Pres.

JAMES KELLY, Sec.

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I SKIPPED THE LONG, HARD TO READ, SPEECH OF J. C. BIGGER, WHICH WAS DELIVERED TO THE SOLDIERS OF COWLEY COUNTY AT THEIR RE-UNION IN WINFIELD NOVEMBER 27, 1873.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 4, 1873.

V. B. BECKETT, LOCAL EDITOR.

ONCE FOR ALL. We have received several communications this week, some of which we would be glad to publish, especially one from Arkansas City. But we will take no notice of any such, no matter how meritorious, without the writer's signature. He or she may adopt any Nom de Plume they see fit, but we must know who are contributors are.

A. T. Shenneman has returned from his buffalo hunt. He reports game rather scarce on Cimmeron.

Mrs. Tarrant, of the City Bakery, cooked the meat and bread for the soldiers on thanksgiving day.

A unanimous vote of thanks was given by the soldiers to the ladies and the band of Winfield for their services at the re-union. It was right--they deserved it.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 4, 1873.]

Ex-farmer Jackson is preparing for the expiration of his term of office. He is fitting up his rooms preparatory to going into the restaurant business.

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Owing to the pressure of other matter, the history of Cowley County, as advertised to appear this week, is crowded out of this issue. It will appear next week without fail.

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The members of the Winfield Dancing Club are notifed that a special meeting will be held next Monday night at Webb & Bigger's law office for the transaction of important business.

By order of the President.

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Allison is up to Topeka making preparations for the meeting of the legislature. He expects to have things ready for it to meet by the middle of next month. He has not yet decided how long the session shall be this winter.

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Take Notice. Those taking a part in the play of the Pilgrim's Progress will meet at the Baptist church for rehearsal tonight (Thursday). This is intended for those who take part the first night, only. Those for the second night, will meet tomorrow (Friday) night.

Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress will be represented by readings, tableau, and songs, at the Courthouse Dec. 9 and 10, under the auspices of the Baptist church. Doors open at 6 p.m. Exercises begin at 7. Single tickets 50 cents, season tickets 75 cents, children, under fourteen years, 25 cents, season tickets 35 cents. Tickets for sale at the post office.

Some of the scenes given at the Courthouse Dec. 9 and 10, are "Crossing the slough of Despond," "Christian fight with Appolyon," "Faithful burnt at the stake," "In the castle, Giant Dispair," "Crossing the river of death," "Christian borne through the gates by a legion of angels," "Christian's dream," "Mercy's courtship with Mr. Brisk," "Jacob's ladder," and "Pillar of salt."

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The Soldiers' ball Thursday evening was well attended, about 90 couples being present, and was acknowledged by all as being the finest affair of the season. The courtroom makes a splendid dancing-hall, and everybody seemed to appreciate it. Messrs. Webb and Jackson deserve praise for the interest manifested by them to make the ball pleasant and enjoyable.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 4, 1873.]

The soldiers' re-union on Thanksgiving day was an entire success. The weather, which was very disagreeable, prevented a large number from attending, but, notwithstanding, there were about five hundred names enrolled upon the roster. A constitution and by-laws were adopted, dinner was eaten, speaking and music were listened to and the dance in the evening finished the order of the day. Everybody appeared to be satisfied with the entertainment and we expect there will be an immense crowd at the next re-union.

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MARRIAGE LICENSES. The following is a list of marriage licenses issued by the Probate Judge during the month of November, 1873.

R. B. Corkins to Amanda Wright.

Benjamin A. Lombard to Ellen Wiston.

Chas. A. Craine to Maggie J. Foster.

James A. Bryan to Sarah E. Nicholson.

S. H. Wells to Mary Pennix.

Albert G. Covert to Flora E. Tansy.

T. H. JOHNSON, Probate Judge.

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Some parties, on the evening of Nov. 26th, enticed the Pastor of the M. E. church and his family away from home and in their absence took entire possession of the parsonage, talking, laughing, singing, eating cake, apples, etc., to the comfort of said parties and numerous others, all of which was a "surprise" to the said minister and family. Then on leaving, these parties failed to take with them numerous sacks of flour, potatoes, with groceries, dry goods, and greenbacks, supplementing the whole with a copy of Lange's Commentary, which they had brought, to the amount of $75.00. Dear friends, you didn't spite us. Come again--always welcome. The latch string is out. Accept the thanks of self and fmaily for these tokens of regard and

kindness.

J. W. and J. A. LOWEY [? THOUGHT IT WAS LOWREY ?]

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 4, 1873.]

Some time since, a couple of officers passed through our city upon the track of some thieves who had robbed a jewelry store at Wichita. A couple of accomplices were discovered to have stopped at this place, and the officers after pointing them out to Marshal Young with injunctions for him to keep his eye upon them kept on upon the track of the gang. Last Saturday Mr. Young arrested them upon suspicion of their being the persons who got away with a number of overcoats which mysteriously disappeared at the soldiers' dance. The prisoners were thoroughly searched and a watch and chain was found upon the person of one of them, which was supposed to belong to the Wichita jeweler. They were lodged in jail while a man was dispatched to Wichita for instructions as to their disposition. In the meantime their lodging places (hay-stacks) were searched, as was also every other place upon which the slightest suspicion rested, but without success. The messenger returning from Wichita without the necessary evidence to hold them, they were released from custody, and immediately made themselves scarce. The watch and chain were retained by the Marshal.

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MARRIED. Married at the residence of the bride's father in Sheridan township on the 29th [?] of November, 1873, by __ [?] R. Bryan, Esq., Mr. Samuel H. Wells to Miss Mary Pinnix, all of Cowley county.

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MARRIED. COVERT - TANSY. Married in the City of Winfield on the 27th day of November, by the Rev. J. E. Platter, Mr. Albert G. Covert to Miss Flora E. Tansy, both of this city.

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[LOCAL NOTICE: NEW AUCTION HOUSE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 4, 1873.

A new auction store in town--will only remain a few days, and now is the time for everybody to get cheap dry goods. They sell goods fifty percent lower than any wholesale house in Kansas. Everybody should rally to Bing's old stand and see for themselves. Their goods are not old damaged good goods, as you usually find in a traveling store, but are all of the best assortments and latest styles. Now is the time to buy.

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[EDITORIAL PAGE: THE NEW COURTHOUSE.]

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 12, 1873.

JAMES KELLY, EDITOR.

The Courthouse is now completed, and the county officers assigned to their respective places. We think that a description of this beautiful structure will not be altogether unintersting, at least, to the tax payers of the county; although we may say right here, that no pen picutre can give more than a crude idea of this splendid building.

The main building is 40 x 50 ft. The foundation is of stone, ruble worked, cut-stone water-table, door, and window sills. The walls are 16 in. thick, and are of the best quality of brick. The first story is 11 ft. high, and the second 15 ft. The roof is what is commonly denominated double gable truss and heavily iron strapped, and bolted, with a tower 22 ft. high, the foundation posts of which are 12 x 12 inch oak timbers extending clear across the entire width of the building, the whole surmounted by a beautiful weather-vane, constructed by Mr. C. R. Sipes of Arkansas City, and we believe, a present to the county. A hall 8 ft. wide runs through the building, from South to North, with heavy double pannel doors at each end. The offices are arranged on each side of the hall, six in number, and are 13 x 15 ft. sq. [??? hard to read...could be 18 x 15 ft. sq. ???] with two large 10 light windows in each room. The Courtroom proper is on the second floor, and is 37 x 38 ft. in the clear. On the north end, and on either side of the stair landing, are two jury rooms each 12 ft. square, which open into the courtroom by folding doors. The inside is painted both inside, and out, with three coats, and has three coats of plaster, the last a plaster paris finish; and is, on the whole, one of the best, prettiest, and most substantial buildings, of the kind--and certainly the best for the money--in the state. Of the contractors,

STEWART & SIMPSON

we need say but little: their work speaks for them. The brick bank building of M. L. Read, and now the courthouse, will stand as monuments of the skill, honesty, and integrity of Messrs. Stewart & Simpson, long after they will have passed away. The sub-contractors, Messrs. Rice & Ray, carpenters, also deserve special mention. But our space will not permit us to say further than that they have shown themselves to be master workmen, and have done the county a good, honest job.

We cannot close this imperfect sketch without saying a word for our county Board, Frank Cox, O. C. Smith, and John D. Maurer. They early saw that the building of good substantial buildings would be a saving to the county every year. The history of our neighboring county, Howard, is just now a case in point. Election after election has been held, the county seat moved, to use a homely phrase, "from pillar to post." Thousands of dollars annually squandered in vain attempts to settle it. They, in common, with all right thinking men, saw that in a short time the history of Cowley would furnish but a parallel to the history of Howard, and that so long as the county had no buildings of her own, the county seat was simply a bone of contention, to be pulled hither and thither at the whim or caprice of any who might take it into their heads to move it.

The Board of County Commissioners of Cowley county have built a better courthouse, for less money, than can be found in any other county in the state. No stealing, no jobbing, no trickery, of any kind whatever, but honesty, faithfulness, a desire to do the very best for the public have marked the history of the enterprise in an uncommon degree. The Board of County Commissioners deserve the thanks of every taxpayer in Cowley county.

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[NATIONAL NEWS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 12, 1873.

General Barrett and Captain Darling have paid out over $40,000, through the Arkansas City Bank alone, in defraying the expenses of the surveys now being brought to a close.

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SEVERAL LINES IN THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE ARE NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO READ....

[TEACHERS' CERTIFICATES.]

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 12, 1873.

The following is a list of teachers who were granted certificates at the examination held at Arkansas City, October 17th, 1873.

(Those marked with a star are entitled to first grades after having taught in the county one term.)

FIRST GRADE.

Miss Ida Daggett, Arkansas City.

Mrs. Mina Hawkins, Winfield.

Ella Wickersham, Tisdale.

Lizzie Landis*, Arkansas City.

CAN'T READ.

CAN'T READ.

_____ Roseberry*, Arkansas City.

Stacy Roberts* [?], Arkansas City.

G. W. _________* [?], Winfield.

P. W. Smith*, Nenescah.

Miss E. J. Greenler*, Winfield.

SECOND GRADE.

A. C. Reinhart, Arkansas City.

W. E. Ketchum, Maple City.

Monroe L. Wells, Dexter.

J. A. McNown, Maple City.

R. B. Overman, Dexter.

Annie Smith, Silverdale.

J. W. Turner, Arkansas City.

THIRD GRADE.

W. E. McNown, Oxford.

J. J. Estus, Maple City.

M. H. Smith, Baltimore.

D. Ferguson, Winfield.

R. J. Maxwell, Arkansas City.

J. F. Tucker, Baltimore.

Three applicants failed entirely, and received no

certificates.

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[SOME LISTINGS BY CURNS & MANSER.]

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 12, 1873.

LAND, LAND, LAND!

CURNS & MANSER,

REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

OFFICE on the Corner of Main Street and Tenth Avenue,

WINFIELD, Cowley County, Kansas.

Below will be found a partial list of lands that we have for sale, and which is changed each week. To parties wishing to examine or purchase lands, we will furnish a conveyance free of charge. All property purchased for parties at a distance, carefully selected and personally examined. In connection with the Real Estate business, we have an Abstract of Title office, showing all transfers by deed or mortgage, liens, judgments, or defects in title to any lands or lots in Cowley County, and therefore guaranty the title to any property purchased through this office.

Collecting rents and paying taxes attended to promptly.

108 Acres, adjoining the City of Winfield, on the E. Price from $55 to $60 per acre.

No. 63. 112 acres, all bottom lands, 5 miles south of Winfield on Walnut River. Good well, pasture fenced of about 50 acres, part timber and part prairie. 50 acres timber. Stock water on place. Price $1,200.

No. 82. Business house on Main street in a central location: House 18 x 60 with back room and cellar. Price 1,200 dollars.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 12, 1873.

W. M. Boyer has a big stock of Christmas toys.

The County officers will move their offices to the Courthouse next Monday.

J. M. Reed will give his first writing lesson at the school house next Monday eve.

We understand the Masons have engaged a hundred fat turkeys for their Christmas dinner.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 12, 1873.]

B. F. Baldwin has returned from his trip to Cherryvale looking "as happy as a big sunflower."

Mr. J. T. Shields of Wooster, Ohio, and of the firm of McMillen & Shields of this place, is here on a visit to his friends.

The Masons have issued three hundred invitations on postal cards for their grand ball on the evening of the 25th inst.

Our patrons will take notice that our day of publication is changed from Thursday to Friday. The change was made on account of the mails.

The Union Sunday School, and Congregational services by Rev. Mr. Parmelee will be held next Sabbath at the Courthouse at the usual hour.

The County Commissioners have accepted the new Courthouse and took it off the contractor's hands, allowing them their last payment, at the recent meeting of the Board.

The man of the corn-knife notoriety, who occupied a lower room in the "little brick" was restored to his home on the Grouse, on Sunday last. Marshal Young was his escort. How are you reformers!

The continuation of the sublime allegory Bunyan's Pilgrims Progress has been postponed on account of the inclemency of the weather, and will be concluded next Tuesday evening at the

Courthouse.

Parsons is rejoicing over the first cotton gin and press in the state. Several bales of cotton have been ginned and pressed there. Several farmers in Cowley county have sent their raw cotton over there to be ginned. Mr. Levi Harrison raised eighteen hundred pounds this season, and says it pays better than corn raising.

Our old legal friend, "Judge" M. S. Adams, who removed to Wichita in order to run for Congress, and came down to Winfield to enjoin the building of our Courthouse, we notice by the Wichita Eagle has succeeded in having himself employed on one (1) case out of eighty (80) on the Docket of the Sedgwick County District Court.

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We would call the attention of the public to the new ad. of Curns & Manser. These gentlemen have been in business but a short time, but during this time have succeeded in working up the best real estate business ever established in this county. The success that has attended them thus far is but an index to the business that will be done by them in the future. Anybody wishing to dispose of a piece of land quickly will do well to place it in their hands.

NOTE: PORTIONS OF AD GIVEN ALREADY.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 12, 1873.]

The Co. Commissioners at their last meeting accepted the Courthouse. And the contractors, Messrs. Stewart & Simpson, take this method to return thanks to their bondsmen, S. C. Smith, Charley Black, R. B. Saffold, Hiram Silver, S. H. Myton, Rice & Ray, J. J. Ellis, J. D. Cochran, M. L. Read, J. C. Blandin, John Lowry, and C. A. Bliss, for the confidence reposed in them when they were entire strangers, and to say that they are honorably discharged from any further obligation on account of the

Courthouse.

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The Tableaux. Listing participants mentioned by editor only. Mr. Michener, Mr. Howland, Mr. Mansfield, Mr. Bedilion, Mr. Saffold, and Mr. C. A. Bliss; Misses Parmelee and Leffingwell also mentioned. The spacious new Winfield Courtroom was filled to overflowing with an orderly and appreciative audience, number at least 500 persons to watch John Bunyan's splendid conceptions of "Pilgrim's Progress" for the exhibition given under the auspices of the Baptist church of Winfield.

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MARRIED. BRYAN - NICHOLSON. Married at the residence of the bride's father, in Dexter township, on Thursday, November 27, 1873, by Elder Joshua Jones, Mr. James A. Bryan to Miss Sallie E. Nicholsen [? FIRST TIME THEY HAD NICHOLSON ?].

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[GRAND MASONIC FESTIVAL.]

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 12, 1873.

GRAND MASONIC FESTIVAL! To be given for the benefit of Adelphi Lodge, A. F. & A. M. At the Court Room, Winfield, Kanss, Dec. 25th, 1873.

PROGRAMME.

There will be a public installation of officers of the Lodge at the Baptist church at one o'clock P.M. After the Installation there will be a few short addresses by members of the order.

Dinner will take place at the courtroom at five o'clock P.M.

A cordial invitation is extended to the public.

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After dinner a grand ball will be given at the court room. Good music will be in attendance. A cordial invitation is extended to the fraternity to be present. Special invitations will be given by the Committee to those not members of the order.

The following is the list of the committees appointed for the occasion.

Mr. J. M. Reed wishes to inform the citizens of Winfield and the surrounding country that he will commence a writing school at the school house next Monday evening. Mr. Reed is well known to our citizens, both as a writer and a gentleman, and needs no recommendation from us.

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T. G. Peyton, Proprietor LAGONDA HOUSE, The only First Class House in the City. Stages arive and depart daily from all points north, east, and west. Corner of Main and Eighth Streets, Winfield, Kansas.

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[SHERIFF'S SALE: MARTIN L. READ VS. S. E. AND JOHN DUDLEY.]

WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 12, 1873.

RECAP: MARTIN L. READ, PLAINTIFF, VS. S. E. AND JOHN DUDLEY, DEFENDANTS...SHERIFF'S SALE SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1873, FOR CASH IN HAND FOR NOT LESS THAN TWO THIRDS OF THE APPRAISE VALUE THEREOF, OF THE FOLLOWING PROPERTY: LOT ONE BLOCK TEN; LOT TWO BLOCK TEN; LOT THREE BLOCK TEN; LOT FOUR BLOCK TEN; LOT FIVE BLOCK TEN; LOT SIXTEEN BLOCK TEN; LOT SEVENTEEN BLOCK TEN; LOT EIGHTEEN BLOCK TEN; LOT NINETEEN BLOCK TEN; LOT TWENTY BLOCK TEN; ALL LYING AND BEING IN THE TOWN OF LAZETTE, COUNTY OF COWLEY, THE STATE OF KANSAS. JAMES PARKER, SHERIFF.

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NOTE: THERE WERE OTHER NOTICES SUCH AS ABOVE, BUT THIS ONE CAUGHT MY EYE...MARTIN L. READ...ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT HIS FIRST NAME WAS...STILL UNKNOWN: HIS MIDDLE NAME!

A HISTORY OF COWLEY COUNTY WAS GIVEN ON THE LAST PAGE OF THE DECEMBER 12, 1873, ISSUE...

Cowley County is situated on the South line of the state, towering on the Indian Territory and one hundred miles from the East border of Kansas.

It was organized in February, 1870. It then contained 700 inhabitants. The present population is 15,000.

The county is upon the Osage Diminished Reserve Lands, and has been open only to the actual settler, in quantities not exceeding 160 acres.

No railroad grants cover any part of the soil of this county. The question of title is in no respect complicated by the conflicting claims of railway corporations and the citizens.

The rapidity with which the county has settled and the permanent character and extent of the improvements are marvels to all observers, and speak more impressively than words can express of the industry and enterprise of the citizens.

A few words as to the topography, soil, climate, etc., may not be uninternesting and possibly may prove of great service to the immigrant into our rapidly growing commonwealth, and to those in other states, who possibly contemplate "going west."

Cowley is one of the large counties of the state; being 33 miles square. It lies west of Howard, south of Butler, and east of Sumner counties.

The Arkansas River flows along its western border. The Walnut through its entire extent from the north to the south, about 10 miles east from the west line and forms a confluence with the Arkansas at the state line. The Grouse creek is a large stream, in the eastern part of the county, flowing from the north and is a tributary of the Arkansas.

These streams with severl important tributaries, as, the Rock, Timber, and Silver creeks, are all heavily timbered, and make the county one of the best watered and wooded counties in the state. The chief timber is Oak of several varieties; Black Walnut, Elm, Hackberry, Cottonwood, Mulberry, and Sycamore. The streams are all rapid, and, save the Arkansas, clear, with rock or gravel beds. The Walnut, Timber, and Grouse furnish unlimited water-power.

The editor of the American Agriculturist, says:

The soil is a deep, black loam, resting on a lighter colored subsoil, consisting of loam, clay, and gravel, both soil and subsoil being so porous that surface water readily passed through them, and in no case is there any difficulty experienced in crossing with horses and wagons or stock, any water courses or beds of streams. Teams may be driven across springs or creek bottoms fearlessly, without danger of miring. This porousity of the soil, while it renders it capable of being plowed or worked immediately after the heaviest rains, at the same time keeps constantly moist from evaporation below, and protects it from drouth. Within six hours of the cessation of a rain in which we judge at least three inches of water fell, I saw farmers breaking sod and cultivating the young corn. The crops of corn, oats, rye, spring and fall wheat, potatoes and garden vegetables, which I saw growing, both on new and old breaking, in various localities in the valley, are equal to any that I have ever seen elsewhere, during many years' experience. I know of no part of the country possessing a more attractive soil for the farmer than this."

Fifteen bushels of corn from this valley, exhibited at the State Fair this year, gave an average weight of one and one half pounds per ear.

The upland between the Arkansas and the Walnut is a smooth, level prairie, every acre of which is tillable by the steam plow, when it shall come into use, and for fertility and beauty, challenges an equal area in any other part of the state.

Of the valley of the Walnut, nothing need be said. It is unrivaled and unsurpassed by any other valley in the state. The Walnut River is a large clear stream, flowing over a limestone bed--its banks deeply bordered with heavy timber of the best kinds, native to the State of Kansas. The bottom lands of the Walnut extends to the bluffs on either side--in some places several miles--and in fertility is unequaled in the state. Eighty bushels of corn and thirty-five bushels wheat per acre are not uncommon yields the past year, while fifty bushels of corn and twenty-five of wheat are probably less than average.

The upland between the Walnut and Grouse is a rolling prairie, with here and there a ledge of limestone cropping out and interspersed with mounds of considerable height. This land is full of springs and small streams of living water--for which reason, for grazing purposes is not surpassed. The settlers on these lands think them superior to any other class of lands in the county. The mounds and ledges of rock form a receptacle for water, which keeps the vegetation fresh during the entire summer while the gradual decomposition of the mounds keeps the soil very fertile. Wheat and other small grains yield rich harvests on this land--corn is good.

The stone of these mounds and ledges is a beautiful magnesia lime formation, easily quarried and worked, and make an excellent building and fencing material.

The valley of the Grouse resembles that of the Walnut. It is heavily timbered and extensively improved.

TOWNS.

Winfield is the chief town and the county seat of the county. It is located on the Walnut, in the centre of the county north and south. It is a beautiful town of about 1,000 inhabitants. It possesses some fine public buildings, a splendid brick Courthouse, one of the best in the state. A substantial stone Schoolhouse, and a stone and a wood Church. Its business and residence houses of wood, stone, and brick are all of a most substantial and for a new county, elegant kind.

The Walnut River is spanned by two bridges near Winfield. Two large flowering mills are busy grinding the corn and wheat of this and adjoining counties. Near town are three brick yards in full operation, at which brick of the first quality are made and sold at very low prices.

Arkansas City is finely located at the confluence of the Walnut and Arkansas Rivers, near the south line of the state. It has a good trade and is a thriving town. Near this place, both the Arkansas and Walnut Rivers are bridged, and one of the best flouring mills in the state is in successful operation. Both Winfield and Arkansas City have a daily communication by stage to Wichita, the nearest railroad station, and tri-weekly with

Independence.

Dexter and Lazette are flourishing towns in the Grouse valley. And Tisdale is a thriving hamlet centrally located between the Walnut and Grouse.

Of the climate we only need say, it is that of "Southern Kansas." There is more of blue sky than in any other part of the world, not excepting Italy. We have not the long rigorous winter of Iowa, Illinois, and the northwestern states while the heat of summer is always tempered by a breeze. It is the universal testimony of settlers from New England, that the summers are more comfortable than in the climate of Vermont and New Hampshire, while the New England winter is unknown here. The laborer is interrupted less here from heat, cold, and storm than in any other part of the country, with which we are acquainted.

The climate is healthful. There is no malaria, no stagnant water; but abundant, clear, and fresh as from any mountain spring.

The atmosphere is pure, bracing, and invigorating.

CHARACTER OF THE SETTLERS.

This county, like all Southern Kansas, is settled with people of the highest character.

Their enterprise and industry is manifested in the extent and permanence of the improvements which they have made, annd the care early taken to promote and secure learning and morality by the organization of schools and churches.

The late Receiver of the United States Land Office remarked that he had spent almost an entire life time on the frontiers, but had never seen any part of the country settle with so good a class of settlers as those who for the last few years have been coming to southwestern Kansas.

As evidence of the interest which the people manifest in education may be instanced the fact that Cowley county only three years old, has 97 organized school districts, in 55 of which are good school houses built and furnished at an aggregate cost of $55,000, and in nearly all the districts, good schools are in successful operation.

Numerous churches are organized, of the Methodist, Congregational, Baptist, Presbyterian, and Christian denominations.

Societies for social and intellectual culture are formed in all parts of the county.

The Free Masons, Odd Fellows, and Good Templers are organized. There is established a county agricultural society, which has fine grounds enclosed, and suitable buildings, and has held two very successful fairs.

The patrons of husbandry are organizing.

There remains in the county much choice land yet to be taken of the Government, and many good improved farms for sale.

The times of peculiar hardship to the immigrant here are past. He will find good society ready to give him a hospitable welcome and markets in which to buy all the appliances and appurtenances of old and well organized communities.

We can say to all in other states contemplating removing to this state--Come to Southwestern Kansas, and as you come to Southwestern Kansas, take a look at Cowley County.

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WINFIELD COURIER.

[Beginning with Friday, December 19, 1873.]

[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1873.

J. B. Burkey, one of Arkansas City's soldier boys, was in town last Tuesday.

The Masonic fraternity are preparing to have a grand time on Christmas.

We noticed the good natured face of M. M. Jewett, the most extensive farmer in Cowley county, in town the other day.

Arrangements are being made to have a Christmas tree on Christmas eve. This will bring gladness to the hearts of the little folks.

The splendid stone mill of C. A. Bliss is now in running order, has plenty of water, and grinds day and night. Their flour is said to be the best manufactured in the county.

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The members of the "Winfield Dancing club" are particularly requested to attend a meeting of the club at Webb & Bigger's law office on Wednesday eve Dec. 24th at 7 o'clock.

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J. B. Sweet, successor to Close & Greer, has removed his furniture and cabinet store to the room formerly occupied by Mr. Isaac Ring, opposite Hitchcock & Boyle's. His many friends will find him there in future ready to sell them anything in his line.

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Manning says that since the Telegram charges him with trying to get away with $150,000 of the county bonds, it is also re-ported that he is to pay Allison the one hundred dollars that Maj. Durrow owes him for supporting the bonds, as soon as the bonds are cashed and that consequently Allison's landlord, washerwoman, barber, and other creditors have asked that he retain enough of the one hundred dollars in his hands to satisfy their claims.

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In our description of the Courthouse last week, we made a misstatement in regard to the weathervane which embellishes the cupulo of said building. We had understood and so stated that C. R. Sipes, of Arkansas City, made and presented the weather indicator to the county. We have since been informed that the aforementioned article was purchased of Mr. Sipes by T. A. Rice, who made the donation.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 19, 1873.]

MARRIED. NICHOLS - STEVENS. Married at the home of the bride, Nov. 5th, by Rev. F. Calkins, Mr. Enos G. Nichols and Miss Mattie Stevens, both of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.

Wellsboro, (Pa.) Agitater.

The early settlers of Winfield will all recollect "Nick," and his many friends will join with us in wishing the happy couple joy, and a prosperous journey through life, hoping that the only thing they may find to make the way rough will be now and then a little "Nick."

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A FRAUD. There is a petition in circulation in town asking the city council to purchase the present cemetery. Spot it! Don't sign it! And those who have signed it should erase their names therefrom. Winfield and vicinity needs a cemetery, but it don't wany any stock or interest in the one under consideration. Graves cannot be dug in it without striking solid rock. The land slopes to the west and south, and bodies buried as they are with their feet to the east have the appearance of laying with their hands down hill. The enterprise was started as a private speculation, and failing in this, they seek to have the public take it off their hands. It is to be hoped that the Council will not heed their petition.

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A CARD. Allow me to extend the cordial thanks of the Baptist church to all the friends who have so kindly assisted us in the representation, just given, of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, hoping, at the same time, that each participant has been amply repaid by good derived from the exercises themselves. As Pastor of the church, I would assure them also that their earnest sympathy and co-operation will ever be remembered with grateful

pleasure. N. L. RIGBY.

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A. A. Jackson and Geo. Miller have formed a co-partnership to engage in the restaurant business. A. A. Jackson has, for the past two years, been the County Clerk of this county, is a kind, sociable gentleman, and with Geo. Miller for an associate, will make the restaurant business--what it has failed to be so far in Winfield--a success. Everybody in need of a good square meal, or fresh oysters any way they wish them served, should call on

Jackson & Miller.

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 19, 1873.]

The representation of the Pilgrim's Progress was concluded last Tuesday evening and the size of the audience warrants the belief that the first night had been fully appreciated. We have neither time or space to notice each participant separately as we would much like to do. Mrs. Dr. Andrews, as Christiana, entered into the spirit of her part in a manner entirely creditable, and Mrs. James F. Paul, as a Pillar of Salt, was indeed beautiful and fully sustained her reputation of the evening before. The music, if possible, excelled that of the previous evening. Rev. N. L. Rigby, the projector, brains, and manager of the entertainment, assisted by Mrs. Jennie Tousey, worked with an energy truly refreshing. It is no small matter to manage one hundred and fifteen persons, big and little, and raw material at that. Mr. Rigby and Mrs. Tousey are certainly entitled to the thanks of every lover of the beautiful and good for giving them so excellent a representation of the production of John Bunyan's fertile brain while in jail at Bedford. Everyone connected with it did nobly, and gave the good people of Winfield such an entertainment as they have never seen before. May we soon have another.

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The following ladies and gentlemen were appointed as committees to make preparation for the Oyster supper to be given by the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church on New Year's eve.

Board of County Commissioners met in Clerk's office, December 9, 1873. All present. After a thorough inspection of the work, the Courthouse was accepted from the contractors, and the bondsmen discharged.

L. J. Webb appeared for school district No. 45, asking to have one percent of the school tax remitted, it appearing that the same was taxed illegally. County Clerk was instructed to make the necessary change at the district's expense. In the matter of dividing tracts of land on the tax roll, the clerk was also instructed to make the change when applied to by the

Treasurer.

Ordered that the County Treasurer be allowed to cancel $590.04 in county warrants.

Bond of Sheriff fixed at $10,000.

Petition of W. B. Norman for section line road was laid over under the rule, for want of affidavit.

Petition of James Stewart change in road granted.

Time on Wm. Steeles county road extended at request of viewers to December 18.

Peitition and affidavit of M. A. Graham on personal property laid on the table.

District Clerk authorized to procure blanks for his office.

Superintendent of Public Instruction was authorized to procure a black board and stationery for his office.

The county officers were assigned to the Courthouse on Monday, December 15, 1873. After that date no bills for office rent will be allowed.

James Kelly was directed to procure appropriate signs and place the same on the office doors of the Courthouse.

The County Clerk was directed to have the wood prepared for the stoves in the county offices.

The sheriff was ordered to set up the county stove that is in the District Clerk's office in the courtroom of the

Courthouse.

The following bills were audited and allowed.

A. A. Jackson, Co. clerk's fees: $449.00

T. A. Wilkins, Co. Supt.: $27.00

E. B. Kager, for tax sale: $8.05

J. M. Young, jailor and sundries: $41.07

James Kelly, Co. printing: $19.50

W. W. Walton, Co. surveyor: $64.80

L. D. Jacobs stten' prisoner Lyon Co. jail: $4.00

T. A. Wilkinson, stationery: $21.60

S. H. Myton, Co. wood: $45.00

S. H. Myton, stoves and pipe: $174.55

A. T. Stewart, ice bill: $6.00

O. C. Smith, gopher scalps: $2.40

E. C. Walton, gopher scalps: $4.20

James Parker, sheriff: $41.50

J. F. Paul, repairing seal: $2.05

Stewart & Simpson, last payment on Courthouse: $4,390.00

Stewart & Simpson, extra work: $131.00

Crain & Byron, books: $206.00

A. S. Williams, juror: $2.80

A. D. Keith, pauper bill: $20.75

W. S. Mullen, chamber for jail: $1.50

H. & Boyle, blankets for jail: $12.75

J. G. Bullene costs in case allowed.

Braden & Buford laid over.

McMillen & Shields paupers bill rejected.

C. M. Scott county printing laid over not itemized.

A. J. Williams guarding prisoner rejected.

D. A. Byers juror rejected.

O. C. Smith, Commissioner: $12.00

J. D. Maurer, Commissioner: $12.40

Frank Cox Com. and Supt. Courthouse: $49.40

A. A. JACKSON, Clerk.

Per J. P. SHORT, Deputy.

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[LOCAL NOTICES.]

WINFIELD COURIER, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1873.

Mr. C. A. Bliss desires to inform the farmers of Southwestern Kansas that his mill southwest of Winfield is now in running order and he is prepared to accommodate all who will give him a call. His flour has been pronounced by good judges to be

excellent.

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To who what a good flouring mill does for a place, we notice that teams from near Wichita come to the mill of C. A. Bliss to get their grinding done.

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[PERSONALS.]

WINFIELD COURIER, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1873.

V. B. BECKETT, LOCAL EDITOR.

The grave yard petition is a corpse.

Bliss has four run of stone in operation steady. That must be bliss for somebody.

Concannon has his new photograph rooms fixed up in good style and is now ready for business.

We lodged two tramps from Arkansas City in this office last night, and now we are afraid to use that bed.

Mr. James Land, living near town, has a sow that is a success as a producer. During eleven months and seven days just past she gave birth to forty pigs in three litters. If any other hog can beat this, "shell 'em out."

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Mrs. Nancy Valkus, the much respected mother of the COURIER's imp, better known to the craft as the "devil," pre-sented the office with a splendid hickory nut cake, which was undoubtedly the best cake of the kind ever demolished in this office. Thanks.

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We are under many obligations to Mr. J. F. Newland for a splendid cake to us this morning. Mr. Newland has plenty of such to sell at his bakery as well as anything else a person may wish to eat. For particulars see his new advertisement in another column.

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AD: NEWLAND'S BAKERY FURNISHES MEALS AT 25 CENTS AT ALL HOURS OF THE DAY OR NIGHT. BOARD BY THE WEEK, $4. KEEPS FLOUR, CANNED FRUITS, AND ALL OTHER STOCKS IN HIS LINE AT LOWEST PRICES.

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That school land sale that operated so seriously on the spleen of Mr. Nixon as to cause him to give Mr. Wilkinson a punch when he thought Hopkins had him down, is so throughly explained by the State Superintendent and Attorney General, that we hope Nixon will take the dose quietly, go to bed and sweat it off.

RECAP: Wilkinson obtained affidavit from David M. Hopkins, stating: "David M. Hopkins, being first duly sworn, deposes and says, that he is a resident of Vernon township, in said county of Cowley and state of Kansas. That he is acquainted with the northeast quarter of section sixteen in township thirty-two south of range three east....to the best of his knowledge and belief said quarter section belonged to the state of Kansas as school land prior to May 13, 1873, and that on the said day, one Charles Tilton made an application before the Probate Judge of said county to enter the same and did enter the said land upon complying with the Statute made and provided for the entry of school land, and that said entry, he believes, was fraudulent and void." H. D. McCARTY, STATE SUPERINTENDENT, responded to Wilkinson, who sent him Hopkins' affidavit: "I have submitted the affidavit to the Attorney General. He says the affidavit amounts to nothing--no decision can be given--the question is open to the courts."

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[MORE PERSONALS: WINFIELD COURIER, DECEMBER 26, 1873.]

The agony of the individual who has become worried about the money raised two years ago for a school bell will now be over, since its deep tones are heard from the belfry of the Courthouse, where it will remain until a suitable place is prepared on the school house. For further particulars, inquire of the school directors. MRS. MANSFIELD.

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The following granges were organized recently in our county. (We would be pleased to receive, for publication, anything that our farmer friends wish to have published in connection with the movement in the county.)

Last Tuesday evening a party of the very elite of the city met at the residence of Squire Millington to the number of about fifteen couples and until sometime after midnight made the Squire's splendid double parlor floor ring with the heel and toe. A splendid impromptu supper was served at 12 o'clock to which the guests did ample justice, especially those hungry spongers Allison, of the Telegram, and the Editor of the celebrated COURIER. No better place than Squire Millington's can be found to chase a few hours with flying feet. As hostess Mrs. Millington and her four charming daughters cannot be surpassed. Everyone who had the good fortune to be present came away highly pleased with the evening's past time.

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The Christmas tree at the school house Christmas eve was a very fine affair, and the distribution of presents afforded the adults as well as the children considerable merriment. John Swain, as Santa Claus, assisted by Messrs. Fairbank and Michener and numerous ladies handled gifts inspirringly. Several songs were sung and pieces spoken by the little people, among them one by Master Harold H. Mansfield entitled "Annie and Willie's Prayer." This beautiful poem was well rendered by Harrold. Several persons, especially "men about town," received snapping turtles, jumping jack, and other highly useful toys. The editor of this paper was presented with a fine plug hat, he fondly thinks, for his good looks, also a splendid cake with the compliments of the donors.